Ian Bailey's former partner Jules Thomas takes case against their former solicitors

Jules Thomas is taking proceedings against Buttimer and Company Solicitors in a case relating to discovery of documents

Jules Thomas with her art at the market in Schull, West Cork. She has initiated legal proceedings in the High Court against a Cork law firm that previously represented them. Picture: Dan Linehan

The former partner of Ian Bailey has initiated legal proceedings in the High Court against a Cork law firm that previously represented them.

Artist Jules Thomas confirmed that she is taking proceedings against Buttimer and Company Solicitors in a case relating to discovery of documents. It is understood that the discovery being sought relates to a separate legal case, which she is taking against Netflix, production company Lightbox Media, and writer and director John Dower.