barrister
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As a novelist, Gardam won special acclaim for her Old Filth trilogy, published between 2004 and 2013, about an elderly English barrister and judge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Cordina's defence barrister, Tom Crowther, told the court O'Brien had been identified by family members from the video circulating online, who had raised concerns about his behaviour.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Defence barrister Amy Edwards said Kershaw was suffering from a "compulsive spending addiction" at the time.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Defence barrister Chris Henley said Albadri's plan "could never ever have succeeded", adding "there was no serious risk of any harm to anybody".
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
To that end, we retained William Aron-sohn, as instructing attorney or barrister, who was head of one of the oldest law firms in Johannesburg.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Andrew Thomas KC - chairman of the Criminal Bar Association, which represents barristers who work in crown and magistrates courts - said the profession was "delighted".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The court will hear legal submissions later on Friday from barristers for the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
On Wednesday, barristers described how damp and mould had spread to coffins, and that faeces and dried bodily fluids were seen on the floor.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Hair strand tests can play a central part in Family Court hearings to decide whether children should go into care, but some barristers have raised concerns over how the tests are presented and interpreted.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
“One of those white wigs that British barristers plop on top of their heads when they are trying a case.”
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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