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When the Epstein files broke opened, the
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world's most powerful figures first call
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was to their lawyers. Today, we're
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looking at the leak legal team standing
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between the authorities and two of the
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biggest names in the headlines, Andrew
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Menbatan Windsor and Lord Peter
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Mandlesson. For Andrew, the former
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prince, the defense is led by the trusty
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trio Gary Bloxom and Jennifer Richardson
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of Blackfords are heading the operation.
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Now, Blacksom is no stranger to the
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case. He previously coordinated the UK
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side of Andrew's defense during his
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legal suite with Virginia Jafrey. And
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now he's back navigating a serious
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criminal investigation into misconduct
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in the public office. But they've
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brought in a senior barrister, Claire
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Montgomery, KC. Known as one of his most
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respected silks in the business,
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Montgomery specializes in fraud and
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regulatory law. She famously defended
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Formula 1 mogul Bernie Eckles. Then
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there was Peter Mandlesson. To navigate
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his recent arrest and the collapse of
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his lobbying firm, Global Council,
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Mandlesson has turned to his long-term
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firm of choice, Michigan Dera. This is
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the powerhouse firm that once
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represented Princess Diana. Leading the
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charge reportedly is Joanna Walsh, the
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firm's head of white collar crime and
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investigations. For Mandlesson, the
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defense is working to counter
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allegations of leaking sensitive
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government information during the 2008
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financial crisis. Whilst for Andrew,
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it's all about conduct as the trade
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envoy. Now, both men have been arrested
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and interviewed by the police. Andrew by
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the Tempame's Valley Police last
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Thursday and Mandlesen by the Met Police
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on Monday. Remember to follow citym.com
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as the case continues to unfold.
