They appeared in the High Court for the latest stage of their £5.5 billion divorce on Friday.
And just hours later, Petra Ecclestone, 29, risked being faced with her estranged husband James Stunt, 36, once more as she enjoyed a night out with her sister Tamara, brother-in-law Jay Rutland and rumoured new flame Sam Palmer.
The heiresses were reportedly due to head to C London restaurant yet they are said to have rearranged their trip after discovering James was set to be there – after which he was seen partying with a bevy of beauties.
Troubles ahead: Petra Ecclestone, 29, risked being faced with her estranged husband James Stunt, 36, once more as she enjoyed a night out with her sister Tamara, brother-in-law Jay Rutland and rumoured new flame Sam Palmer
James was seen clutching a bizarre walkie-talkie device when he headed outside for a cigarette during his night at the plush eatery. Petra’s former flame put the divorce battle out of mind on his night out as he was in high spirits for the night out.
Billionaire James kept the chill at bay in a cream knitted jumper when he braved the freezing temperatures in the evening in the British capital.
Dressed for the occasion, the businessman stepped out in a smart blazer teamed with straight-legged trousers.
No drama here! The heiresses were reportedly due to head to C London restaurant yet they are said to have rearranged their trip after discovering James was set to be there – after which he was seen partying with a bevy of beauties
Leggy ladies: James joined a bevy of beauties at C London restaurant until the early hours of Saturday morning after hitting the town on Friday night
Revealed: The Formula One heiress’ ex-husband, 36, was seen clutching a bizarre walkie-talkie device when he headed outside for a cigarette
Earlier on Friday, James joined his ex-wife Petra at a High Court hearing in Holborn, London for the latest stage of their divorce.
Bernie Ecclestone’s daughter and the billionaire are locked in a legal fight over their joint £5.5 billion fortune.
James filed for divorce from Petra following a bitter court battle in October but the pair are yet to agree on a settlement over their joint fortune.
Beaming: Petra’s ex-husband put the divorce battle out of mind on his night out as he was in high spirits on his night out
Keeping warm: Billionaire James kept the chill at bay in a cream knitted jumper when he braved the freezing temperatures in the evening in the British capital
The heiress forced her ex to leave their lavish £68 million Grade II-listed mansion in Chelsea when she took out a court injunction.
Former flames James and Petra were married in a romantic ceremony in happier times back in 2011.
The ex-couple share three children: four-year-old Lavinia as well as two-year-old James and Andrew.
Looking smart: Dressed for the occasion, the businessman stepped out in a sleek blazer teamed with straight-legged trousers
Baroness Fiona Shackleton, who previously acted on behalf of Sir Paul McCartney during his divorce with Heather Mills, is representing Petra.
This comes amid her billionaire ex-husband James reacting angrily to cynical claims that a £90 million burglary at his home was a con.
He had previously claimed that he was the victim of Britain’s biggest ever burglary with £90million of cash and valuables.
Pulling out all the stops: James slicked back his dark brunette tresses when he headed out onto the bustling London night scene
Gorgeous girls: The brunette showcased her slender legs in a thigh-skimming black minidress which she teamed with stunning lace-up sandals
The plush items were said to have been stolen from his house in Belgravia, which he moved into after the pair split.
On Monday, James slammed critics who have accused the burglary of being a fake.
He said: ‘I’ve nothing to hide. I’m a victim with no upside to this embarrassment of having no insurance.
Pin-credible: Meanwhile, the blonde flaunted her statuesque legs in a tiny grey dress and she added to her height in pointed heeled boots
Nights out: Earlier on Friday, he appeared in the High Court for the latest stage of the £5.5 billion divorce battle with his ex-wife Petra Ecclestone, 29
‘It’s disgusting how people are commenting that I’m a criminal. It’s not true or fair. I just want whoever did this arrested and my things back.
James told police that thieves had emptied the safe in the basement of his Georgian townhouse in Belgravia in December as he slept upstairs.
Cash, gold and diamond jewellery worth up to £90million was stolen in the raid, according to The Sun on Sunday.
Fight: Bernie Ecclestone’s daughter and the billionaire are locked in a legal fight over their joint £5.5 billion fortune
The missing items are said to include Audemars Piguet watches worth up to £500,000 each, including the one that belonged to his late brother, Lee.
Other items taken include pink, yellow, white and blue diamond rings, as well as cash, gold bars and his passport.
Asked what the latest update was on the investigation, James said: ‘You will have to talk to the Flying Squad. I have no insurance. I’m a victim.’
Bitter battle: James filed for divorce from Petra following a bitter court battle in October but the pair are yet to agree on a settlement over their joint fortune