Heather Mills' lawyer war

Dec 20, 2007, 11:30 GMT

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Heather Mills has been warned to pay £2 million in unpaid legal bills or face a court battle.

The former model, who is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce with Sir Paul McCartney, had arranged to hand over the huge fee once her divorce settlement was finalised.

However, law firm Mishcon de Reya no longer represents Heather and the company is now concerned about her paying the bill.

A source said: "Heather has been told she has to make steps to clear the debt. She has been told that a writ is as good as on its way. Mishcon de Reya worked tirelessly in difficult circumstances for Heather and it is now concerned it may not get its money. Mishcon is concerned Heather could get a nominal settlement of a few million pounds and because she has other debts to clear, Mishcon is worried they will be at the back of the queue."

The firm contacted Heather last week and asked her to clear the debt or face legal action.

Paul's lawyers are reportedly keeping track of the situation and are aware that if Heather was ever to be declared bankrupt it would weaken her position in the divorce settlement.

Mishcon de Reya and Heather parted ways following her decision to appear on several UK and US TV shows last month where she verbally attacked Paul.

The source added to Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "Mishcon has drawn a line under its relationship with Heather. The thinking is that by going so public with a raft of accusations in that round of television interviews, Heather has ruined her chances of getting a reasonable settlement."

During the interviews, Heather likened herself to the late Princess Diana, said she was suicidal, branded Paul's daughter Stella "evil" and claimed Paul had refused to give her a "quick and gentle" divorce."

Heather recently told LBC radio station it was her decision to let Mishcon de Reya go and the firm are said to be concerned the 39-year-old vegan may dispute the unpaid legal fees.

Mishcon de Reya's representative refused to comment on whether the company has issued a writ.

Heather's representative was unavailable to discuss the legal action.

Paul and Heather are next scheduled to appear in court in the spring.

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