Mark Lewis represents many of the alleged victims of phone hacking
Credit: Lewis Whyld/PAThe solicitor representing many of the alleged victims of News of the World phone hacking is to visit the US to discuss potential legal action there with American lawyers.
Mark Lewis, who represents the family of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler, told BBC Radio 4's The World at One that cases would be brought against News Corporation in America "if appropriate".
He told the programme: "In terms of my own plans, I represent my clients as best I can do. I'm not prepared to discuss individual cases, but if cases are in existence which have an American aspect to them then they will be pursued, if appropriate to pursue them, in America.
"I'm certainly not prepared to deny that I'm off to America to meet with American lawyers in respect of a case."
In the UK, six alleged phone hacking cases that have not yet been settled by News International are due to be heard in the high court in London from 27 February, including a claim brought by singer Charlotte Church and her parents.
Another 56 new claims were confirmed in the high court last week, including singer James Blunt, footballer Peter Crouch and politician Nigel Farage.
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