Top London QC Richard Atkins has come under fire for his comments on Twitter about what a barrister should look like - including having a 'proper haircut . . and having well polished shoes." Atkins is a senior legal leader, head of St Philips Chambers and former Chair the Bar of England and Wales. He is also a Crown Court Recorder (a part time criminal law judge) and his … [Read more...]
The QCs Who Handed Eric Watson His Head
The Bitter Legal Fight That Consumed Millions And Sent Eric Watson to Pentonville Prison The bitter and bitterly expensive legal battle between Sir Owen Glenn and Eric Watson has seen some expensive legal talent engaged in the battle. But it was one of Britain's foremost litigators - Elizabeth Jones QC - who battled the Watson legal team to secure victory for Sir Owen … [Read more...]
White & Case Arbitration Lawyer Appointed QC
Powered by LawFuel - Global law firm White & Case LLP international arbitration partner Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall has been appointed Queen's Counsel (QC) by Her Majesty the Queen on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP, following recommendation by the independent Queen's Counsel Selection Panel. "Congratulations to Andrew on this … [Read more...]