UK teen 'sex pics' scandal: BBC presenter hires famous law firm

As the controversy surrounding an unnamed BBC presenter at the heart of the "sex pics" scandal sparks global outrage, the star has made a significant move by hiring a top law firm, The Daily Telegraph reported Tuesday.

The BBC star has reportedly hired lawyers at a renowned law firm in the UK, Harbottle & Lewis — purportedly used by the Royal Family.

A leading UK-based law firm, Harbottle & Lewis focuses on the Private Client and Technology, Media and Entertainment sectors.

According to the firm, they have a wide range of clients, including start-ups and multinational companies.

"Our clients range from start-ups to multinational companies, from household names to private individuals and their family offices. For over 60 years, we have acted for some of the most creative, talented and successful people, businesses and corporates across all of their legal needs," the firm's website states.

Some of the services the firm provides include commercial litigation, investments, joint ventures, venture capital funds and angel investors, data protection and data privacy, and defamation and privacy.

The scandal

Allegations against an unnamed presenter surfaced last week after reports claimed that an unidentified top-rated TV star paid over £35,000 for sexually explicit pictures of the teenager three years ago, when they were 17 years old.

The mother of the alleged recipient blames the presenter for her child's addiction to crack cocaine.

While BBC has refused to publicly name the presenter, international pressure on the broadcasting service is high.

The presenter was suspended on Sunday following the claims; however, the UK broadcaster has refused to give a timeline, saying it's “impossible” to predict a timescale.