Tributes paid to British lawyer killed in suspected mass poisoning

A British woman, 1 of six tourists to dice successful a suspected wide poisoning successful Laos, has been described arsenic a talented lawyer who had a agleam aboriginal up of her by her employer.

Simone White died successful infirmary aft drinking intoxicant suspected to person been laced with methanol successful the backpacking hotspot Vang Vieng.

Law steadfast Squire Patton Boggs said successful a statement: "It is with heavy sadness that we mourn the tragic passing of our beloved person and workfellow Simone White."

It described Ms White, from Orpington, south-east London, arsenic "someone who epitomised our steadfast values".

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