"Madonna,
whose fortune is estimated to be worth $600 million, is understood to be
seeking legal advice on a possible divorce from her husband of seven years, the
film director Guy Ritchie. Ms Shackleton, 52, is the lawyer of choice for the
rich and famous after what was regarded as the spectacularly well-handled split
of Sir Paul from Heather Mills, who was rumoured to be pushing for $160
million...Yesterday Madonna's spokesman refused to comment on the claims. But
one lawyer told The Times that the word in legal circles was that Madonna had
gone to Ms Shackleton after making an approach to another firm...There has been
speculation for some time over the marriage of Madonna, 49, and Ritchie, 39. It is thought that the couple did not have a
prenuptial agreement, which means that the starting point for any settlement
would be a 50-50 split."