3PB achieves record rankings in the Legal 500’s 2026 edition
1st October 2025
3PB Barristers (3 Paper Buildings), one of the UK's largest chambers, is delighted to announce a record number of rankings - totalling 193 - in the Legal 500 2026’s edition which is published today, compared with 167 last year. A total of 123 3PB barristers are now ranked in the Legal 500, up from 108 last year.
The set is ranked in 26 areas of law across 4 large UK Circuits (London, South Eastern, Western and the Midlands) and is also ranked internationally in both the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.
The Legal 500 acknowledges 3PB as an 'amazing set’ with a 'wealth of talent at all levels of seniority', supported by ‘clerks always inordinately helpful and creative in finding solutions’. The set garners more praise as 'An exceptional chambers, from the first point of contact with the clerks through to the end of the matter. Nothing is ever too much and counsel are approachable and available. […] Their growth is testament to their success and breadth and depth of their experience.'
Simon Astill, Chief Executive at 3PB (pictured here), said: ‘I am delighted that our talented barristers and their hard work and dedication has been acknowledged in this year’s Legal 500 results. I congratulate all our members as well as our clerks for their commitment to providing excellent service. My thanks also go to our clients for taking part in the Legal 500 research.'
Click here to read the preliminary results.
To see the full list rankings in Legal 500 2026 and read the comments about 3PB's highly recommended barristers, please click here.
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