It has been a long-standing tradition for Obiter to highlight lawyers' brushes with fame. Among the celebrities to grace these pages in recent times are former MP and keen jumper-wearer Gyles Brandreth, Geordie presenters Ant and Dec, ex-health minister and now bonkbuster author Edwina Currie, 'Is this the way to Amarillo?' crooner Tony Christie, and some bloke off 'Big Brother'. Sonia Coan, senior partner at north west firm Coan & Co, pulled out all the stops for the launch of a new media and entertainment department. Yes, we know a media practice should have celebrity clients but she still receives top marks for managing to get 'Coronation Street' stars Samia Ghadie (Maria), Alan Halsall (Tyrone) and Andy Whyment (Kirk) - who also recently starred in 'Soapstar Superstar' - to come along for the launch. The new department will be based in the firm's Southport office before moving to Manchester's northern quarter in late 2006.