3PB is widely regarded as ‘a massive set with a solid stable of highly competent, persuasive and talented advocates at all levels of call’. Nicholas Cotter represented the defendant in a murder trial where the accused fatally stabbed his current girlfriend’s ex-partner and is praised for ’providing clear and coherent advice and building an excellent rapport’. Richard Onslow is frequently instructed in complex cases, including those involving allegations of murder, sexual offences, and drug conspiracies. ‘Thoughtful and persuasive advocate’ Tom Horder successfully secured the acquittal of a defendant in a multi-handed attempted murder trial, involving a revenge attack connected to drug supply. In March 2025, Jodie Mittell KC was elevated to silk.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The clerking at 3PB is first class. In particular, Lee Giles and Stuart Pringle are approachable and straightforward.'
- 'Lee Giles is the best clerk.'
- 'Lee Giles and Stuart Pringle are a delight to work with.'
- '3PB offers a broad range of expertise across all years of call.'
- '3PB offers a broad and in-depth range of advocates of the highest level, allowing a wide choice of advocates at all levels.'
- '3PB barristers have strength in depth in criminal matters, covering a wide range of barristers of variable call.'
Lawyers
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Nicholas Cotter
‘Nicholas is tactically insightful and can charm the birds from the trees. He can achieve much outside court in negotiation. He is astute and enjoys thinking several steps ahead.’
Thomas Evans
‘Tom is an excellent barrister. He is always thoroughly prepared and will fight his corner as required.’
Richard Onslow
‘Richard is an impressive and mesmerising advocate who never fails to obtain and hold the jury's attention during questioning or speeches.’
Gemma White
‘Gemma is highly intelligent, exceptionally diligent in preparation and has an effective laconic style of advocacy.’
Tom Horder
‘Tom is a first-class barrister. He is always well-prepared, and his advocacy is second to none.’
Nick Robinson
‘Nick is a good barrister. He is always well-prepared and will fight his corner as required.’
Thomas Acworth
‘Thomas is a fearless defence advocate who will fight tooth and nail for his clients. He has a razor-sharp legal mind.’
Audrey Archer
Graham Gilbert
‘Graham is a hardworking barrister of high quality. He is intelligent and scrupulously fair. His advocacy is concise and persuasive.’
Robert Grey
Berenice Mulvanny
‘Berenice is a hard-working and effective advocate. She gets to the heart of the issue quickly.’
Jonathan Underhill
‘Jonathan is an excellent advocate who commands the attention of everyone in the courtroom. He is incredibly persuasive and always very well-prepared.’