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A barrister who represented Harold Shipman's family at the serial killer's inquest has become the first to earn £1m from Legal Aid in one year.
Jim Sturman QC topped a list of 12 barristers who earned nearly £9m between them over the past year.
Mr Sturman, who was paid £1,180,000 in criminal Legal Aid, has also helped defend Colin Stagg - leading to his acquittal for Rachel Nickel's murder.
Last year's top earner, Richard Ferguson QC, was paid £864,000.
Sports law
Confirming Mr Sturman's earnings, the Department for Constitutional Affairs said: "It is the first time a barrister has received more than £1m from the public purse."
Mr Sturman was called to the Bar in 1982 and took silk in 2002.
Away from the criminal courts, he specialises in sports law and has appeared at Football Association and UEFA disciplinary committees for stars including Jose Mourinho, John Terry, Kieron Dyer and Joe Cole.
The second highest earning lawyer was Simon Bourne-Arton QC, who earned £902,000.
Now that's what I call a gravy train.
A barrister who represented Harold Shipman's family at the serial killer's inquest has become the first to earn £1m from Legal Aid in one year.
Jim Sturman QC topped a list of 12 barristers who earned nearly £9m between them over the past year.
Mr Sturman, who was paid £1,180,000 in criminal Legal Aid, has also helped defend Colin Stagg - leading to his acquittal for Rachel Nickel's murder.
Last year's top earner, Richard Ferguson QC, was paid £864,000.
Sports law
Confirming Mr Sturman's earnings, the Department for Constitutional Affairs said: "It is the first time a barrister has received more than £1m from the public purse."
Mr Sturman was called to the Bar in 1982 and took silk in 2002.
Away from the criminal courts, he specialises in sports law and has appeared at Football Association and UEFA disciplinary committees for stars including Jose Mourinho, John Terry, Kieron Dyer and Joe Cole.
The second highest earning lawyer was Simon Bourne-Arton QC, who earned £902,000.
Now that's what I call a gravy train.
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