The chief executive of the UK’s court service has apologised after a black barrister was mistaken for a defendant three times in one day. Alexandra Wilson, 25, from Essex, later declared on Twitter ‘there must be something about my face that says ”not a barrister”.’ The criminal and family law barrister, who released a book last … Read more
Rachel Riley and Tracy-Ann Oberman drop lawsuit against barrister who re-tweeted blogger’s ‘defamatory’ article claiming they had ‘harassed’ 16-year-old Labour-supporting girl The Countdown presenter and former EastEnders star had started legal action They were suing ‘Buddhist Barrister’ Jane Heybroek over blog retweet in court Pair’s case looked strong after judge said blog could be considered … Read more
It’s really war! Coleen Rooney hires Johnny Depp’s barrister for her Wagatha Christie battle with Rebekah Vardy Mrs Rooney has asked David Sherborne to fight claims she defamed Mrs Vardy After talks between WAGs failed, insiders are expecting dramatic showdown By Katie Hind Showbusiness Editor For The Mail On Sunday Published: 02:29 BST, 26 July … Read more
A barrister has raised more than £60,000 to sue LGBT charity Stonewall and her chambers for allegedly trying to ‘silence’ her for her stance on transgender issues. Allison Bailey has lodged a claim at the Employment Tribunal against Stonewall and Garden Court Chambers, alleging she was victimised ‘because of concerns I raised about Stonewall’s actions.’ … Read more
Earl of Cardigan is being sued for £27,000 by barrister who helped him stop sale of family portraits aristocrat was being forced to auction to clear £2m overdraft Lawyer Henry Hendron helped stop the Earl of Cardigan’s portraits being sold Eight family portraits were almost sold by trustees to clear a £2 million overdraft The … Read more