Hollywood lawyer to represent Prince Andrew in US sex assault case

One of Hollywood’s most in-demand lawyers will represent Prince Andrew in his sexual assault civil case (Neil Hall/PA)

Prince Andrew has hired a top lawyer with a long history of working with the rich and famous to represent him in his civil sexual assault case.

The duke has recruited Andrew B Brettler to fight allegations made by Virginia Giuffre that he sexually assaulted her while she was still a teenager.