Family Law Clerking Team of the Year – vote for us here
22nd September 2020

We are delighted that 3PB (3 Paper Buildings) has been shortlisted again for the ‘Clerking Team of the Year’ award at the Family Law Awards 2020.
In keeping with tradition, the Clerking Team of the Year award is voted for by the legal community. So please help Rob, Ian and the rest of the 3PB family clerking team to win this coveted award this year and vote for them by clicking here.
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