barrister

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To the obvious fury of the judge, the prince's stubborn barrister David Sherborne often tested the boundaries of that decision.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Sports law barrister Nick de Marco KC represented Leicester and Forest in their PSR cases.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The barrister said Lonsdale acknowledged that no sentence the court could pass, or apology from her, would ever be enough.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Under cross-examination from Adams' barrister, James Robottom, Kemp said he believed Sinn Féin and the IRA had "worked hand in glove".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He’s sitting opposite, a newcomer, an interloper—a retired barrister with a square jaw, pitted nose, and great floppy ears.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen