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Public law, education and employment specialist Amunwa joins 3PB

Public law, education and employment barrister Ben Amunwa has joined 3 Paper Buildings (3PB).

3PB said: “Ben is a popular choice for high profile and landmark litigation, often involving multiple parties and novel points of law. He provides practical advice on resolving disputes to a wide range of clients.”

Amunwa, who has joined from The 36 Group, said: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining the great team at 3PB and to be strengthening three teams in one move - public, employment and education - all of which have excellent reputations.”

Mathew Gullick KC, who leads 3PB's Public Law team, said: “I am delighted that Ben has chosen to join us at 3PB. Ben has a stellar reputation as a barrister with strong technical ability, passion for serving his clients and a gift for advocacy - as witnessed in cases where members of 3PB and Ben have both appeared. We very much look forward to having him as a member of Chambers.”