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How it went wrong between media lawyer Mark Stephens and his former client Julian Assange

Julian Assange's ghostwriter has given some juicy insights into the deterioration of the Wikileaks founder's relationship with star media solicitor Mark Stephens.

26 February 2014 12:12

Photo appears on Instagram of Doughty Street barrister Amal Alamuddin with George Clooney at the White House

Human rights barrister spotted out with film star for second time, setting tongues wagging.

26 February 2014 08:10

Die-hard Silk fan of the week

For a barrister who has been hard at work all day to re-don their full court garb in order to watch a programme about barristers suggests a deep passion for the job.

25 February 2014 16:17

Event: If I knew then what I know now — at Inner Temple

On the evening of Monday 24 March seven contributors to the ‘If I knew then...

25 February 2014 12:35

Would you admit to being the legal adviser on BBC drama Silk?

New series of Silk is the most unrealistic yet, despite guidance from top QC.

25 February 2014 10:23

Stricken Renaissance Chambers will ‘look after’ its baby barristers ahead of dissolution

Set's priority to find new homes for in-coming pupil and current first-sixer, but mini-pupillage applicants to be disappointed.

24 February 2014 17:01

Linklaters courts controversy by backing cheerleading

Like sports and equalities minister Helen Grant, magic circle firm Linklaters is pro-cheerleading.

24 February 2014 13:49

The car park in Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking is being demolished

Lord Denning fans will be sad to hear that the car park which featured in the famous Court of Appeal exclusion clause case is no more.

24 February 2014 09:31

Morning round-up: Monday 24 February

The morning's top legal news stories and social media posts.

24 February 2014 07:57

Immigration solicitors on naughty step as 4 law firms receive High Court rebuke

A vintage few months for judicial spankings has yielded yet another lawyer takedown — and...

21 February 2014 09:23