abstract:A watching brief is a method normally used in criminal cases by lawyers to represent clients not directly a party to the suit and to function as an observer. The method is normally used to help protect the rights and interests of victims of a crime, or also to protect a defendant from possible malicious prosecution.
Real Madridhave been keeping a watchingbrief on Chelsea'snegotiationswithBilbaobuttheyare unlikely to be willing to match the money their Premiershipcounterparts are offering.