3PB is ‘an excellent set’ which has ’a number of excellent barristers’ who take a leading role across all aspects of entire real estate disputes. ‘A consummate professional’, Matthew Cannings heads the property and estates group of chambers and is very experienced in handling a broad range of contentious property matters. Antonietta Grasso is known for her ’exceptional advocacy skills’ and recently acted for the defendant in a case concerning rights of way to access a sewage tank. ‘A very able barrister’, Paul Newman is also a key name, and his practice is a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, including professional negligence claims against construction professionals. Robert Weatherley has a solid track record in advising on both residential and commercial real estate disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Joe Townsend is an excellent clerk - always helpful and trying to accommodate the client's needs and perfectly matching up the counsel to an instruction.' 
  • 'Mark Heath is very helpful.' 
  • 'The clerks are very strong. Joe Townsend, in particular, stands out for providing very responsive service.' 
  • 'Mark Heath is the go-to clerk in Bristol - pro-active, engaging and commercially minded.' 
  • '3PB is a reliable and professional set. The clerks respond to enquiries quickly and with great honesty.' 
  • '3PB is an excellent all-round chambers.'

Silks

Juniors

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.
Paul Newman
3PB
‘Paul is an exemplary barrister who consistently delivers exceptional results. His legal acumen and strategic thinking are unparalleled, dissect complex legal issues and provide innovative solutions.’
Antonietta Grasso
3PB
‘Antonietta is amazingly responsive, personable, precise and knows the law inside out.’ 
Matthew Cannings
3PB
‘Matthew has an excellent eye for detail. His presence in hearings is authoritative and agile. He is a reassuring presence in client conferences.’ 
Robert Weatherley
3PB
‘Robert is excellent with clients and can convey complex issues to clients effortlessly. He has a brilliant eye for detail.’