Arkady Gaydamak loses another Angolan diamond trade case in London
London’s High Court of Justice held Tuesday that claims filed by Arkady Gaydamak against his business partner and diamond giant Lev Leviev should be dropped in connection with a 2001 Angolan diamond-trade agreement that went sour, according to court documents obtained by RAPSI.
Russian businessman Pisarev wins superyacht case in London
The London High Court held in favor of wealthy Russian businessman Kirill Pisarev on Thursday in a case involving a disenfranchised yacht brokerage’s claim for commission on the sale of his superyacht, according to court documents obtained by RAPSI.
Libyan Investment Authority accuses SocGen of funneling bribes – report
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) has turned to London’s High Court to accuse Societe Generale of having siphoned bribes to associates of the son of the country’s deceased leader, Muammar Gaddafi, AFP reported Monday.
London High Court tosses suit against Russian businessman Lev Cherney
The London High Court of Justice set aside service of proceedings Wednesday in a case brought by an American businessman against Russian magnate Lev Cherney.
Ex-Russian lawmaker Yegiazaryan wins final round of US defamation case
Former Russian lawmaker Ashot Yegiazaryan has won summary judgment in the final round of a dramatic US defamation case against the director of a New York-based democracy and rule of law NGO, according to case documents filed Monday.
Bank of St. Petersburg UK trial postponed again
The London High Court of Justice has granted Friday a second adjournment in litigation between the Bank of St. Petersburg and Russian businessman who now resides in France Vitaly Arkhangelsky and his wife, according to court documents obtained by RAPSI.
Law Society publishes advice on drafting Sharia-compliant wills in UK
The Law Society of England and Wales has published a practice note advising solicitors in the application of Sharia law to wills and other succession issues, according to an announcement issued by the Society Thursday.
Pointing to “Russian oligarchs,” London mayor suggests higher taxes – report
Speaking before members of the UK Parliament’s Communities and Local Government Committee, London Mayor Boris Johnson made direct reference to the “Russian oligarchs” in suggesting that higher levels of council tax should be considered for those among Britain’s wealthiest residents, The Telegraph UK reported Monday.
Defendant in Lee Rigby murder case appeals conviction – report
One of two men convicted of the murder of killed British soldier Lee Rigby in broad daylight in London in May has launched an appeal challenging the verdict.
Russian investment mogul Malofeyev sues VTB for $600 million - report
Businessman Konstantin Malofeyev, head of Marshall Capital, filed a $600 million lawsuit against Russia’s second largest bank, VTB, with the London High Court.
UK court fee enhancement proposal criticized as unfit
The UK Ministry of Justice’s proposal to enhance court fees as a means of raising funds to support the civil court system is unfit to fulfill its intended purpose, according to a policy memo released by the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC).
London High Court allows Aeroflot appeal in Berezovsky case
London’s High Court of Justice held on Thursday that Aeroflot should be allowed to appeal a 2012 summary dismissal of a case it filed in London seeking recognition and enforcement of fraud judgments the airline had previously won against deceased oligarch Boris Berezovsky and its former deputy director general Nikolai Glushkov in Russia.
Jury convicts Elizabeth II portrait vandal
A jury has found Tim Haries, a campaigner of Fathers4Justice, guilty of defacing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth pardons Enigma code-breaker sentenced for homosexuality
Queen Elizabeth II on Monday pardoned Alan Turing, the British mathematician who broke the Enigma code, for his conviction on charges of homosexuality 61 years ago.
UK police will not reopen investigation into Princess Diana’s death
The Metropolitan Police has looked into new information concerning the car crash which caused the death of the Princess of Wales 16 years ago and has said there was “no credible evidence” of the Special Air Service’s (SAS) involvement and no reason to reopen the investigation
UK Supreme Court to hear right-to-die argument
The UK Supreme Court will hear a case brought by two British nationals demanding amendments to the law that would allow them to end their lives under medical supervision, BBC reported on Monday.
UK court orders Ablyazov to pay out $400 million to BTA Bank
London’s High Court ordered fugitive ex-banker Mukhtar Ablyazov to pay damages Tuesday amounting to approximately $400 million. Ablyazov formerly served as the chairman of BTA Bank, which is described in Tuesday’s judgment as a major Kazakh bank that effectively nationalized in February 2009.
Ablyazov’s brother in law held in contempt, sentenced to 22 months
London’s High Court has held the brother in law of ex-BTA Bank Chairman Mukhtar Ablyazov in contempt, and has sentenced him to 22 months in prison, according to a statement issued Thursday by BTA Bank.
Trial set to begin over broad-daylight murder of British soldier Lee Rigby
The trial of two men accused of having killed British soldier Lee Rigby in broad daylight in London in May is set to begin Monday, Reuters reported.
Ex-Sberbank employee wins sexual harassment suit against former employer - report
A former employee of OAO Sberbank in London who claimed that her colleagues had referred to her by such names as “Ms. Cokehead,” has won a sexual harassment lawsuit in a UK employment tribunal.