McCartney, 64, replied to the allegations made by Heather Mills, through his lawyer and a public statement.
"Since the breakdown of his marriage Sir Paul McCartney has maintained his silence in not commenting on the media stories believing that it was best for all concerned, particularly his children, for there to be some dignity in what is a private matter. Our client would very much like to respond in public and in detail to the allegations made recently against him by his wife and published in the press but he recognises, on advice, that the only correct forum for his response to the allegations made against him is in the current divorce proceedings. Our client will be defending these allegations vigorously and appropriately."
The statement continued, "Our client is saddened by the breakdown of his marriage and requests that his family is allowed to conduct their personal affairs out of the media spotlight for the sake of everybody involved."
Earlier this week Heather Mills accused the former Beatle star of domestic violence. The 38-year-old accused her husband whom she was married to for the last four years of hitting her, and being a heavy alcohol and drug user.