A drunk barrister has avoided being struck off after he preyed upon two female junior lawyers by repeatedly groping them at an event.
Craig Tipper persistently harassed one young woman by grabbing her breasts and bottom before stroking another colleague s leg, a disciplinary hearing has been told.
Due to their lack of seniority, along with the presence of older barristers, both women felt unable to make a scene, after being touched by Tipper, the tribunal heard.
One victim said she was mortified, by what happened and felt completely overwhelmed .
Tipper, who claimed to have little memory of the evening, continued his behaviour despite the women giving clear signals, that it was inappropriate, a chair of the panel told him.