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Cherie Blair's firm Omnia Strategy represented the Maldivian government for a hefty sum, while Amal was defending Mr Nasheed pro-bono. (Zimbio/Twitter)

May 25th, 2016 - 12:00 GMT

Amal Clooney 'wins' battle of the barristers against Cherie Blair in Maldives case

It's a victory of sorts for Amal Clooney's firm defending former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, as he is granted political asylum in the UK.

Government officials in the Maldives allegedly knew what was discussed by the time Amal and her team left the prison. (AFP/Str)

September 13th, 2015 - 11:00 GMT

The walls have ears for Amal Clooney: Outrage over bugged conversations

Amal has called Nasheed's imprisonment 'a politically motivated show trial'. (AFP/Str)

September 9th, 2015 - 12:00 GMT

Amal’s off to prison: just another day at the office

The Lebanese-British human rights lawyer arrived in Male with her team to press for the release of former President Mohamed Nasheed. (AFP/Adam Sireii)

September 8th, 2015 - 11:00 GMT

A fight on her hands: Amal Clooney arrives in the Maldives

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December 7th, 2009 - 01:16 GMT

Maldives President urges global commitment to Copenhagen and Abu Dhabi’s World Future Energy Summit to save country