3 Paper Buildings (3PB) is one of the UK's oldest chambers and is the third largest set of barristers in the UK.

3PB provides a comprehensive legal advocacy and advisory service to individuals and businesses alike both in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Our 270 plus barristers offer legal representation and advice across the UK from seven locations: London, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Manchester, Oxford and Winchester.

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    3PB shortlisted for Regional Chambers of the Year 2025

    3 Paper Buildings (3PB Barristers) have been shortlisted for Regional Chambers of the Year 2025 at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards. The awards takes place on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at the Old Billingsgate. The shortlist can be found here

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    3PB shortlisted for two awards at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2025

    We are delighted to announce that 3PB’s Andrew Duncan and Matiss Krumins have been shortlisted at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2025. They have been chosen as finalists for the Family Law Case of the Year. Matiss Krumins is a specialist family barrister at 3PB with expertise in public law children’s proceedings and judicial review. He is regularly instructed in serious child protection, cross-border and emergency cases, and has appeared in leading decisions up to...

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    Jonathan Underhill successfully prosecutes defendant for possession of £820,000 in cryptocurrency and cash

    3PB crime and regulatory barrister Jonathan Underhill, who is a specialist in financial crime, successfully prosecuted a defendant for possession of £800,000 in cryptocurrency and £20,000 in cash. The D was charged with money laundering offences relating to Bitcoin and other crypto-assets as well as cash stemming from the sale of cannabis edibles on the Dark Web. Jonathan was instructed by the Complex Case Unit of Wessex CPS to advise on the case from the...

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    Victoria Jones acted for Google LLC, in an Appeal to the Appointed Person

    3PB’s Intellectual Property specialist barrister Victoria Jones acted for Google LLC, in an Appeal to the Appointed Person. Victoria Jones acted for Google LLC, a respondent to an appeal brought by Shorts International Ltd against Google's successful opposition to its application to register “SHORTIE” as a trade mark. In the appeal to the appointed person, the original decision of the hearing officer was upheld with the appointed person finding that the hearing officer had not erred in refusing...

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Events & Seminars

  • In-Person Strategic Insights for Landlords and Tenant Litigation

    Strategic Insights for Landlord and Tenant Litigation

    Date: Thursday 11th Sep 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Venue: 3PB Birmingham

    3PB's Property and Estates Group invites you to join us for an evening seminar looking at a range of topics relating to landlord and tenant litigation. This session will provide actionable guidance on presenting cases effectively, understanding legacy section 21 requirements (which are still in force), complying with the Renters Rights Act and managing possession enforcement. Tailored for landlord and tenant solicitors, the session offers key strategies for improving case outcomes and updates on the…

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    Expert Witnesses and the Criminal Justice System 2025

    Date: Friday 12th Sep 2025
    Time: 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Venue: The Guildhall, Winchester

    Following the success of last year’s event, 3PB Barristers’ Crime and Regulatory Crime team invites you to another engaging afternoon focused on expert witnesses and networking opportunities - designed specifically for all professionals in the criminal and regulatory law community. There is no charge to attend. Spaces are limited so please book early to secure your place. Please extend the invitation to other members of your team. Please click the link below to register for…

  • In-Person Trethowans 3PB A comprehensive guide to IP success Marsham Court Hotel 1 10 2025

    From cross examination to appeals: a comprehensive guide to IP success

    Date: Wednesday 1st Oct 2025
    Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Venue: Marsham Court Hotel, 3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3AB

    3PB's and Trethowans' Intellectual Property Law Teams invite you to attend our seminar 'From cross examination to appeals: a comprehensive guide to IP success' on Wednesday 1 October, from 5pm in Bournemouth. Hosted by Trethowans IP and Technology partner Laura Trapnell, the event will include presentations from 3PB's Intellectual Property barristers Nicole Bollard, Faizul Azman and Mark Wilden covering: How to approach descriptive marks, whether you are supporting or opposing them, and how to present persuasive arguments Essential techniques…

  • In-Person Coastal and Maritime Inquests 8 10 25 1500

    Coastal and Maritime Inquests - 8 October - Southampton

    Date: Wednesday 8th Oct 2025
    Time: 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Venue: Voco Hotel, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton SO15 1AG

    3PB's inquests team is inviting you to attend a half-day seminar focused on Coastal and Maritime Inquests. During this free seminar, attendees will hear from a number of 3PB's specialist inquests barristers, including 3PB's Head of Inquests Sunyana Sharma. Industry experts joining us on the day will include Dr Simon Boxall, Principal Teaching Fellow at the School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton. A networking reception with a selection of canapes and drinks will be held…

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