3PB shortlisted for Regional Chambers of the Year 2025
28th August 2025
3 Paper Buildings (3PB Barristers) have been shortlisted for Regional Chambers of the Year 2025 at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards. The awards takes place on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at the Old Billingsgate.
The shortlist can be found here
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