James Argent has reportedly hired a new team of lawyers after his court verdict for pushing his ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps in Spain was revealed.

The ex-TOWIE star, 37, received a suspended jail sentence earlier this month after he was arrested for pushing Nicoline down some steps at their Spanish home. 

The former Miss Sweden, 32, suffered several injuries to her neck, arms, hand and leg in the ᴀssault, and a two-year restraining order is in place now meaning he’s banned from contacting her.

After accepting the suspended sentence, it has been claimed that James has moved on from the lawyers who represented him and hired a new legal team.

According to The Sun, the lawyers have not been named and it marks his third legal team since the May 5 ᴀssault in Spain.

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James Argent has hired a new team of lawyers after his court verdict for pushing his ex Nicoline Arthursson down steps in Spain was revealed 

A legal source told the publication: ‘The individual who was convicted has appointed a new barrister and solicitor.’

James has been ordered to attend a rehabilitation course aimed at addressing gender violence, and his new lawyers may work with him on the terms of this course.

MailOnline has contacted James’ representatives for comment. 

Court papers obtained by The Sun showed James – who raked in £5,000-a-week last year – was only required to pay Nicoline a shockingly low £250 in damages.

James has reportedly insisted he’s ‘feeling good’ as he took to the stage at Olivia’s La Cala restaurant in Costa del Sol, Spain – close to where he attacked his ex Nicoline.

According to The Mirror, James arrived looking glum-faced but was soon working the room with punters prior to his set where he was overheard telling them he was ‘feeling good and looking forward to getting on stage’.

The TV personality also shared a video on his social media, looking in very high spirits while dancing and singing with the crowd.

He was welcomed on stage by the owner of the venue, former TOWIE star Elliot Wright, who spoke of their ‘many trials and tribulations’, the publication claimed.

The ex- TOWIE star, 37, received a suspended jail sentence earlier this month after he was arrested for pushing Nicoline down some steps at their Spanish home 

Read More James Argent insists he’s ‘feeling good’ amid suspended jail sentence after attacking ex Nicoline

James’ ex-girlfriend Nicoline was left with cuts and bruises to her neck, arms, hand and leg after the fall, according to a court filing.

Prosecutors were reportedly pushing to charge James with wounding, which carries a jail sentence of up to nine months.

However, the ex-reality star eventually agreed to the lesser offence of mistreatment as part of a plea deal.

James was handed a six-month suspended sentence and a restraining order that prevents him from contacting Nicoline for a two-year period.

The attack took place at the couple’s beachfront home in the early hours of May 5, reportedly after a dispute about James’ friendship with ex-girlfriend Lydia Bright.

James was reportedly seen flinging clothes belonging to Nicoline from the balcony of their home before aggressively escorting her to the front door.

She was then allegedly pushed down some steps in front of the couple’s house before falling on the concrete patio.

Nicole received treatment from medics at a nearby hospital, while James was arrested shortly after midnight.

The singer had been in a relationship with model Nicoline for nine months before the violent incident occurred over the May Bank Holiday weekend

The suspended sentence means James could still face a jail sentence if he reoffends – and he also has to attend a 10-week-long domestic violence course.

The pioneering programme, known as Regener@r, will require him to listen to the testimony of domestic violence survivors and is designed to help men create a new, less toxic form of masculinity.

Fans questioned whether James’s behaviour was sparked by a return to his wild drug and alcohol abusing days, which saw the reality favourite spend several stints in rehab.

James, who over the years has struggled with weight issues and cocaine addiction, has previously suffered two near-fatal drug overdoses as he battled against his demons. 

The EsSєx star has been alcohol and drug free since 2022, prioritising rehabilitation, clean living and maintaining a healthy weight after having gastric band surgery. 

And speaking exclusively to MailOnline, James confirmed he is still sober and the police incident was not triggered by a relapse.

James said: ‘I haven’t relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what’s happened.’