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* '''[[Prince Andrew, Duke of York|Prince Andrew]] and [[Sarah, Duchess of York|Sarah Ferguson]]:''' Her handling of the case for the Duke so impressed [[Lord Goodman]], he recommended her to [[Prince Charles]] to handle his divorce. |
* '''[[Prince Andrew, Duke of York|Prince Andrew]] and [[Sarah, Duchess of York|Sarah Ferguson]]:''' Her handling of the case for the Duke so impressed [[Lord Goodman]], he recommended her to [[Prince Charles]] to handle his divorce. |
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* '''[[Charles, Prince of Wales|Prince Charles]] and [[Diana, Princess of Wales|Diana]]:''' where Shackleton represented the Prince. Diana was able to negotiate a £17m settlement 1996 and observers saw the outcome as a creditable draw.<ref name=findarticles/> On the same date when Buckingham Palace announced to the public that the Prince and Princess had reached a settlement, Queen [[Elizabeth II]] issued Letters Patent to regulate the styles and titles of former members of the Royal Family after divorce. Information about those Letters Patent was included by the Palace in the same press release that contained the announcement of the divorce agreement. In accordance with those Letters Patent, Diana lost her style of Royal Highness when the decree absolute of divorce was issued. The forfeiture of the title of Royal Highness is often attributed to the diligence of Shackleton, but styles of members of the Royal Family are governed by the prerogative of the Sovereign. |
* '''[[Charles, Prince of Wales|Prince Charles]] and [[Diana, Princess of Wales|Diana]]:''' where Shackleton represented the Prince. Diana was able to negotiate a £17m settlement 1996 and observers saw the outcome as a creditable draw.<ref name=findarticles/> On the same date when Buckingham Palace announced to the public that the Prince and Princess had reached a settlement, Queen [[Elizabeth II]] issued Letters Patent to regulate the styles and titles of former members of the Royal Family after divorce. Information about those Letters Patent was included by the Palace in the same press release that contained the announcement of the divorce agreement. In accordance with those Letters Patent, Diana lost her style of Royal Highness when the decree absolute of divorce was issued. The forfeiture of the title of Royal Highness is often attributed to the diligence of Shackleton, but styles of members of the Royal Family are governed by the prerogative of the Sovereign. |
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* '''[[Paul McCartney]] and [[Heather Mills]]:''' in which Shackleton represented the former Beatle |
* '''[[Paul McCartney]] and [[Heather Mills]]:''' in which Shackleton represented the former Beatle,<ref>[http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=371&id=1158612006 Reality bites for the McCartneys - Scotsman.com]</ref> and secured leading QC [[Nicholas Mostyn|Sir Nicholas Mostyn]] before Mills solicitor Anthony Julius, leading to them being known during the case by the media as the "legal dream team."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article3758934.ece|title=Sir Nicholas Mostyn|publisher=The Times|date=21 April, 2008|accessdate=2010-12-19}}</ref> Mills described Shackleton in an interview with [[Larry King]] thusly: "There’s this nasty woman – Fiona Shackleton. She wants to drag it out as long as possible to fill her pockets and she’s said some pretty mean things when I was in a wheelchair.”<ref>[http://www.express.co.uk/news/view/2523 ''Daily Express'': "Heather: Paul sent me flowers"]</ref> At the final settlement hearing, Mills poured a jug of water over Shackleton's head.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7303266.stm Mills soaked McCartney's lawyer]</ref> |
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* '''Claire and [[Thierry Henry]]:''' in which Shackleton represents wife Claire, whose marriage broken down after the [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] striker left for [[C.F. Barcelona|Barcelona]].<ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007351067,00.html "Mrs Henry's '£10m divorce", ''The Sun'']</ref> |
* '''Claire and [[Thierry Henry]]:''' in which Shackleton represents wife Claire, whose marriage broken down after the [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] striker left for [[C.F. Barcelona|Barcelona]].<ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007351067,00.html "Mrs Henry's '£10m divorce", ''The Sun'']</ref> |
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* '''[[John Cleese]] and [[Alyce Faye Eichelberger]]:''', in which she represented Alyce Faye. Cleese said afterwards, "What I find so unfair is that if we both died today, her children would get much more than mine". <ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6043628/John-Cleese-in-12-million-divorce-settlement.html Daily telegraph ''The Telegraph'' report on John Cleese divorce case]</ref> |
* '''[[John Cleese]] and [[Alyce Faye Eichelberger]]:''', in which she represented Alyce Faye. Cleese said afterwards, "What I find so unfair is that if we both died today, her children would get much more than mine". <ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6043628/John-Cleese-in-12-million-divorce-settlement.html Daily telegraph ''The Telegraph'' report on John Cleese divorce case]</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:39, 19 December 2010
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| Born | Fiona S. Charkham May 26, 1956 London |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Benenden School Exeter University |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
| Employer | Payne Hicks Beach |
| Known for | Divorce solicitor |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Ian Shackleton |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Jonathan Charkham, Moira Elizabeth Frances Salmon |
Fiona Shackleton, LVO (born 26 May 1956, London) is an English solicitor, who has represented members of the British Royal Family and celebrities, including Sir Paul McCartney and Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Her charm and resoluteness earned her the nickname "Steel Magnolia".[1]
Biography
Born as Fiona S. Charkham, she is the daughter of Jonathan Charkham, an advisor to The Bank of England and economist, and Moira Elizabeth Frances Salmon, daughter of Barnett Alfred and Molly Salmon. [2] Her mother's family, the Salmon family, were co-owners of the J. Lyons & Co. cornerhouse empire.[3]
Through the Salmon family, Shackleton is a cousin to Nigella and Dominic Lawson, and George Monbiot.[4] Shackleton was educated at Benenden School in Kent. She had ambitions to be a doctor, but was discouraged because she was thought not to be clever enough. She attended Exeter University, graduating with a third class degree in law. Shackleton then trained as a cordon bleu chef, and became an executive caterer for boardrooms before training to be a solicitor. In July 2010, she was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Exeter in the form of an LL.D.
On 19 November 2010, the Government announced that Shackleton will be created a life peer and will sit as a Conservative in the House of Lords.[5] Her full title will be decided at a later date.[6]
Legal career
Shackleton qualified as a solicitor in 1980 and by 1986, she had become a partner at Farrer and Co, the royal solicitors. Her first high profile case was that of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Her handling of the case for the Duke so impressed Lord Goodman, he recommended her to Prince Charles to handle his divorce. [citation needed]
Shackleton joined Payne Hicks Beach in 2001 as a partner. Shackleton is reputed to have fallen out of royal favour in the aftermath of the Paul Burrell affair and the suggestions of a cover up over allegations of a homosexual rape within the royal household, put Shackleton in her own words: "Under pressure for a solution to be reached more speedily than I was able to achieve". She was criticised in the Peat Report on the proceedings.[1]
In the 2005 New Year Honours List, she was made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order and remains solicitor for Prince William and Prince Harry of Wales.[7]
Famous cases
Shackleton's high profile cases include:
- Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson: Her handling of the case for the Duke so impressed Lord Goodman, he recommended her to Prince Charles to handle his divorce.
- Prince Charles and Diana: where Shackleton represented the Prince. Diana was able to negotiate a £17m settlement 1996 and observers saw the outcome as a creditable draw.[7] On the same date when Buckingham Palace announced to the public that the Prince and Princess had reached a settlement, Queen Elizabeth II issued Letters Patent to regulate the styles and titles of former members of the Royal Family after divorce. Information about those Letters Patent was included by the Palace in the same press release that contained the announcement of the divorce agreement. In accordance with those Letters Patent, Diana lost her style of Royal Highness when the decree absolute of divorce was issued. The forfeiture of the title of Royal Highness is often attributed to the diligence of Shackleton, but styles of members of the Royal Family are governed by the prerogative of the Sovereign.
- Paul McCartney and Heather Mills: in which Shackleton represented the former Beatle,[8] and secured leading QC Sir Nicholas Mostyn before Mills solicitor Anthony Julius, leading to them being known during the case by the media as the "legal dream team."[9] Mills described Shackleton in an interview with Larry King thusly: "There’s this nasty woman – Fiona Shackleton. She wants to drag it out as long as possible to fill her pockets and she’s said some pretty mean things when I was in a wheelchair.”[10] At the final settlement hearing, Mills poured a jug of water over Shackleton's head.[11]
- Claire and Thierry Henry: in which Shackleton represents wife Claire, whose marriage broken down after the Arsenal striker left for Barcelona.[12]
- John Cleese and Alyce Faye Eichelberger:, in which she represented Alyce Faye. Cleese said afterwards, "What I find so unfair is that if we both died today, her children would get much more than mine". [13]
In 2006 Shackleton won an apology and damages from Associated Newspapers over suggestions of impropriety in the Charles and Diana divorce case. [citation needed]
Personal life
Shackleton is married to Ian, a financial consultant, who is related to Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The couple have two daughters, and the family lives in Kensington.[14] Shackleton has revealed in interviews that in her personal view, divorce is the worst case scenario in any relationship.
Quotations
- "A courtroom is a barbaric venue in which to pick over the carcass of a failed marriage".[14]
See also
References
- ^ a b BBC News: Magazine - Faces of the week
- ^ "Deaths", The Times, 31 May 1965, p. 1
- ^ "The Guardian Profile", The Guardian, 15 February 2008, p. 21
- ^ Salmon & Gluckstein genealogy
- ^ http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/latest-news/2010/11/peerages-honours-and-appointments-2-57256
- ^ http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2010/11/new-life-peers/
- ^ a b TEAM MACCA vs TEAM MILLS - The Independent, London
- ^ Reality bites for the McCartneys - Scotsman.com
- ^ "Sir Nicholas Mostyn". The Times. 21 April, 2008. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Daily Express: "Heather: Paul sent me flowers"
- ^ Mills soaked McCartney's lawyer
- ^ "Mrs Henry's '£10m divorce", The Sun
- ^ Daily telegraph The Telegraph report on John Cleese divorce case
- ^ a b Wheatley, Jane (20 October 2006). "The face". The Times. London. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
External links
- Profile at Payne Hicks Beach
- Profile: Fiona Shackleton Sunday Times (London), 23 March 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2008