Retired British lawyer suspected of death in Seychelles after the disappearance on jungle hike.
Peter Clement, 57 who reportedly on holiday to celebrate your retirement last I saw one walking on 12 Mile Grand Barb Trail on Silhouette Island on May 15.
There were no traces found of in former head of cameras at 2 Harcourt Buildings in London after the search using helicopter, boats and drones. One theory is that he may have run in difficulty when bad weather set in while walking along the trail, which runs from one side of mountainous island to another.
In a statement on this website2 Harcourt Buildings said: “This with deep shock and sadness that we have to announce the loss of our dear friend, colleague and former head of Chambers of Peter Clement. He recently retired after a brilliant career in criminal bar practicing from 2 Harcourt Buildings for over 30 years
“Before joining chamber he was captain in army legal service and served in Northern Ireland. Everyone loved and respected him very much. in cameras and also among his many friends in criminal bar. He will be greatly missed.”
This was previously reported by the local newspaper Le Seychellois. in search, which weather was so serious that it is unlikely that Clement found alive.
According to the police, all his personal belongings and travel documents were seized. found intact in his hotel room, the weekly newspaper reported.
it added what in unusual move, the police said they were lingering bad weather conditions reduced hopes of find the Brit alive.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the office supporting in family of British man missing in Seychelles and that they kept in touch with local authorities.
Matthew Scott, barrister at Pump Court Chambers, was among the many in in profession to pay tribute Clement, describing him as “beautiful advocate and the man could not like”.
Robert Verkaik, journalist and writer who studied with Clement, said: “An extraordinary, funny man with no shortage of opinions, and student adult beyond his years. His career in the bar was due to his hard work and intellect.”
