international law firm Pinsent Masons harassing author and breaching Pre-Action Protocols for alleged Defamation by Twist and Dunipace
International law firm Pinsent Masons has written to author Brian Pead (even though they should not have his address) claiming that Ms Cathy Twist and Ms Phyllis Dunipace are their clients and that the women are claiming that they have been defamed in the book from Hillsborough to Lambeth. In writing to author Brian Pead, Pinsent Masons – the international law firm – breached several of the Pre-Action Protocols for Defamation. In layman’s terms, they broke the very simple rules of Civil Procedure. Mr Pead thus sent a response putting the law firm and all of its Directors, Officers, Associates and Employees on notice, which he is quite within his rights to do. He also insisted that Pinsent Masons had embarked upon a course of conduct in which they were guilty of harassment. All too often, employees at any level in a firm or corporation hide behind the enterprise that pays their wages. This is unacceptable. Putting Pinsent Masons on Notice The Author is putting Pinsent Masons and all of its Officers and Employees and any third parties or associates … Continue reading
Tooks Chambers acknowledge receipt of book
The chambers of world-famous QC, Michael Mansfield, have acknowledged receipt of the book from Hillsborough to Lambeth and will be responding with comments shortly. Described by The Independent newspaper as “…Britain’s boldest barrister…”, Mr Mansfield is the man who helped to free the Guildford Four and the Birmingham Six, the man who acted for the family of Stephen Lawrence, and the man who conducted posthumous appeals on behalf of the last man hanged in Britain, James Hanratty. Mr Mansfield, who created Tooks Chambers at 81 Farringdon Street, London, EC4A 4BL, also defended the man accused of Jill Dando’s murder, Barry George. Brian Pead approached Mr Mansfield in December 2011, seeking the QC’s assistance with his criminal Appeal against Conviction. Mr Pead felt that Mr Mansfield was the right person to defend him and assist him in his Appeal. Paul Gallagher in Liverpool and Mark Townsend from the guardian.co.uk, Sunday 16 September 2012 00.03 BST wrote: “…A new “commission of truth” that can hold state institutions to account is required to prevent further cover-ups like Hillsborough, according to a high-profile barrister … Continue reading