James Lawrence
James Lawrence is a friend of Conor McGregor who was also involved in the civil rape trial. The jury found that he did not assault Ms. Hand in the hotel after McGregor left, highlighting the complexities of the case and the interactions among the individuals involved.
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James Lawrence's appeal attempt was rejected by the Supreme Court panel.
Nikita Hand welcomes Supreme Court decision to reject Conor McGregor’s appeal bid – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-04
James Lawrence is appealing a decision regarding legal costs against Nikita Hand.
Supreme Court judges to meet this week to consider whether to hear Conor McGregor appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
James Lawrence is seeking to appeal a costs refusal related to the case involving Nikita Hand.
a woman’s double murder trial, DJ Carey’s fraud sentence and Conor McGregor’s application – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-05
Mr Lawrence’s grievances has now resulted in separate High Court proceedings being issued against Ms Hand for perjury.
Conor McGregor seeks permission from Supreme Court for further appeal over ruling in favour of Nikita Hand – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18James Lawrence has initiated legal proceedings against Nikita Hand over allegations of assault.
James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand over civil court case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06James Lawrence also lost his appeal against the decision that he should pay costs.
MMA fighter loses appeal in civil rape case
United Kingdom· 2025-07-31James Lawrence's appeal against the High Court’s refusal to award him costs was dismissed.
Conor McGregor loses civil rape case appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
James Lawrence is appealing against the refusal to award him costs after the jury found he had not assaulted Nikita Hand.
Court to rule on Conor McGregor appeal over civil rape case outcome – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31James Lawrence was also acquitted of sexual assault on Hand the same night as McGregor.
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Croatia· 2025-07-03
James Lawrence is appealing against the refusal to award him costs in the case involving Nikita Hand.
Appeal court defers judgment on Conor McGregor’s appeal over High Court jury finding in civil rape case – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-03
James Lawrence is appealing a refusal to award him costs against Ms Hand.
Court to refer withdrawn material in Conor McGregor appeal for consideration of possible perjury – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
James Lawrence was found not to have assaulted Nikita Hand during the incident.
Conor McGregor withdraws application for ‘fresh evidence’ from Nikita Hand’s neighbours in civil rape trial appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
James Lawrence was present with Conor McGregor and Ms Hand at the hotel during the alleged incident.
Nikita Hand faces cross-examination by Conor McGregor’s lawyers in civil rape trial appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-01
James Lawrence had not assaulted Nikita Hand through allegedly having sex with her without her consent in the Beacon hotel.
Conor McGregor’s appeal over civil rape case outcome ready to proceed in July – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
James Lawrence said in his evidence they had consensual sex twice.
Conor McGregor claims Nikita Hand’s bruising may have been caused by alleged row with partner – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
James Lawrence described the scene of the fire, stating that his mother was hysterical after finding their home burned to the ground.
Warrant for Craig Leith’s arrest after police charged him with arson and he was convicted in absence of domestic violence offences
Australia· 2025-04-12
James Lawrence is the National Trust project manager for the Sandscapes project, working to restore heathland areas.
Hitching a lift: the cool life cycle of the bee-riding black oil beetle | EnvironmentUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-30
James Lawrence was found not to have assaulted Ms Hand by the jury.
Conor McGregor may seek to call fresh evidence in appeal of civil rape case finding – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21The jury found James Lawrence, a friend of Mr McGregor’s, had not assaulted her in the hotel after Mr McGregor left.
Conor McGregor ordered to pay legal costs of bid to stop spread of CCTV footage from civil rape trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
A jury found that Mr McGregor’s friend James Lawrence did not rape Ms Hand.
Conor McGregor lodges appeal against judgment in civil rape trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-15The jury found James Lawrence had not assaulted Ms Hand in the hotel after Mr McGregor left.
Conor McGregor could face cross-examination over statements about CCTV footage used in civil rape trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13