Peter Mandelson received a visit from a prominent barrister at his residence following police raids on two properties associated with him. Adrian Darbishire KC, known for handling high-profile cases like Boris Johnson’s, was seen entering Mandelson’s London home and spent several hours there. Darbishire, a seasoned criminal defense practitioner, declined to comment on his visit. He is recognized for his expertise in defending professionals facing serious criminal charges related to their work.
Darbishire, who became a KC in 2012, specializes in defending individuals and corporates against financial crimes and health and safety breaches. He has garnered praise for his exceptional advocacy skills and vast experience in corporate crime cases. Mandelson’s properties were searched by police as part of an investigation into allegations of leaking government information to Jeffrey Epstein. The search included Mandelson’s London home, where officers were seen carrying out boxes after the search.
Following the disclosure of new Epstein files, Mandelson faces accusations of leaking information to Epstein after the 2008 financial crisis. Mandelson has denied any criminal misconduct in connection with his relationship with Epstein. The investigation continues into the alleged leaks to Epstein during Gordon Brown’s government tenure.
