Laura Deuxberry becomes a tenant in 3PB's criminal team
11th April 2019
We are delighted to announce that criminal barrister Laura Deuxberry has accepted an invitation to join chambers after a very successful period completing a third six pupillage at 3PB in Winchester.
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