Inside Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen cut up because it’s revealed she known as prime divorce lawyer two years in the past

ACTRESS Isla Fisher instructed friends she was consulting a fearsome superstar divorce lawyer in 2022 forward of her cut up from Sacha Baron Cohen, we are able to reveal.

It’s understood the star quietly contacted £550-an-hour Fiona Shackleton — Sir Paul McCartney’s authorized knowledgeable in his £24million cut up from Heather Mills.

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In June of that yr, The Solar contacted representatives for Isla and Sacha concerning this, however they denied it.

However on Friday, the couple confirmed that they had cut up final yr — months after The Solar first approached them.

Baroness Shackleton, who additionally negotiated the then Prince Charles’ divorce to Princess Diana, suggested the couple to go down an “amicable route”.

Insiders counsel the pair, who’ve three kids, might go to struggle over Sacha’s estimated £40million fortune.

Earlier tonight, a supply stated: “Isla has identified for a while the wedding was over, and after some tough conversations with Sacha, made the choice to seek the advice of a divorce lawyer.

“This was again in early summer time, 2022.

“Fiona Shackleton was advisable by mutual contacts, and Isla was put in contact with an affiliate on the workplace.

“It was additionally instructed she search out a lawyer in the US, the place the couple have a house.

“Fiona is an unimaginable lawyer, and totally fearsome in each repute and skill.

“It was instructed they hold issues as amicably as potential for the sake of the youngsters.

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“Nevertheless, with Fiona on board, no stone can be left unturned if issues did flip nasty — which neither of them need.”

The Solar additionally understands Borat actor Sacha, 52, has consulted with Laura Wasser, who represented Johnny Depp in his cut up from Amber Heard and labored on Angelina Jolie’s divorce from Brad Pitt.

The couple, who dated from 2001, introduced their cut up on Friday, saying their 13-year marriage ended final yr.

Ex-Dwelling and Away star Isla, 48, has beforehand spoken about taking profession breaks to lift their kids and needed to be round for them.

The Solar instructed over the weekend how Insurgent Wilson’s sexual harassment claims in opposition to Sacha have been the “catalyst” for the divorce announcement, in line with sources.

In her autobiography, Insurgent Rising, the actress made claims in opposition to the actor — which he strongly denies.

It’s understood tensions in Isla and Sacha’s marriage began final yr once they began on the lookout for a home in London, with Sacha eager to maneuver again residence to Britain as a substitute of LA and Perth.

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