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

A former barrister, Turner was elected as an MP in 2010 and served in the shadow cabinet of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"Why were you searching?" asked his defence barrister, Wilding KC.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Sir Max Hill KC, barrister for the three claimants, said Hughes had spoken about Adams' alleged involvement in the organisation, referencing interviews cited in the book Say Nothing, by Patrick Radden Keefe.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 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