3PB shortlisted as Chambers of the Year at the British Legal Week Awards
22nd November 2019
Congratulations to Red Lion Chambers for their win as Chambers of the Year at the British Legal Awards last night! We are proud to have been shortlisted in the same category alongside Keating Chambers, Monckton Chambers, Quadrant Chambers, Serle Court and XXIV Chambers.
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