David Mills (lawyer)

David Mills (lawyer)

David Mackenzie Mills (born 1944) is a British corporate lawyer who specialises in international work for Italian companies. He was accused of money-laundering and alleged tax fraud, involving Silvio Berlusconi, he was convicted in first instance and in appeal, but the conviction was quashed by the Supreme Court of Cassation. He has been married to the Labour Party politician Tessa Jowell since 1979, though they have been separated since 2006.

Read more about David Mills (lawyer):  Early and Personal Life, Professional Career, Berlusconi and "Jowellgate", Ecclestone, Trading With Iran

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