3PB wins 'Highly Commended' and Runner up for Chambers of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2018
30th November 2018
3 Paper Buildings (3PB Barristers) were named as highly commended and the runner up for the 'Chambers of The Year 2018' - ahead of the other five shortlisted chambers - at last night's British Legal Awards held at Finsbury Square in London.
We are very proud of our team of barristers, clerks and staff. Congratulations to the worthy winners and to all nominated.
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