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Rabinowitz QC pulls out of Berezovsky case

It is hard to see how barristers can be criticized as if they are actively hunting down this immoral Russian litigation to make money out of. The fact is commercial disputes originating in Russia and very many other overseas jurisdictions end up in the English courts and when you have a case in an English court you need an English barrister. There is obviously a reason why parties choose to litigate in England and it usually involves the quality and impartiality of our judicial system, which in turn relies on top quality advocacy from English barristers. It generates huge export revenue for the UK and pretty substantial tax revenue from the various legal representatives. And yes, of course they do very nicely out of it themselves too. The sources of Russian income are of course subject to much speculation. Fair enough. I’m sure all those questioning the morals of barristers acting for the Russians have carefully analysed the sources of their own income and will no doubt turn the TV off whenever Chelsea are playing, as dictated by their own flawless moral compasses.

25-Jan-2012

4:49 pm