London court renounces Russian couples’ divorce confirmed in RussiaThe London Family Court did not recognize the divorce of the Solovyovs family despite receiving a certificate of dissolution of marriage from the Russian consulate.10:44 16.05.2014
Magnitsky list’s investigator to file defamation suit in Russian courtFormer Interior Ministry investigator Pavel Karpov is ready to file a defamation suit against William Browder and Jamieson Firestone and their companies Hermitage Capital Management Limited and Management UK Limited.10:27 17.04.2014
Arkady Gaydamak loses another Angolan diamond trade case in LondonLondon’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.17:30 16.04.2014
Russian businessman Pisarev wins superyacht case in LondonThe 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.18:42 15.04.2014
Moldova requests extradition of Russian banker from UKThe Moldovan Prosecutor General’s office has sent a request to the UK to extradite a wealthy Russian businessman, German Gorbuntsov, on two charges of fraud and suspicion of organizing a contract murder.10:54 07.04.2014
London court retains freeze order in Kazakhstan Kagazy fraud caseA GBP 72 million global freezing order will remain in place against former Kazakhstan Kagazy director Maksat Arip in connection with the fraud proceedings pending against him in the UK, and the case will be subject to Kazakh law.23:57 02.04.2014
Libyan Investment Authority accuses SocGen of funneling bribes – reportThe 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.17:50 31.03.2014
London High Court tosses suit against Russian businessman Lev CherneyThe London High Court of Justice set aside service of proceedings Wednesday in a case brought by an American businessman against Russian magnate Lev Cherney.16:19 27.03.2014
Paramedic tells inquest Berezovsky likely committed suicideA paramedic who was called to the scene of Boris Berezovsky’s death told an inquest that the former oligarch had likely taken his own life, RIA Novosti reported Wednesday.17:27 26.03.2014
Bank of St. Petersburg UK trial postponed againThe 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.16:50 17.03.2014
Law Society publishes advice on drafting Sharia-compliant wills in UKThe 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.13:27 14.03.2014
Pointing to “Russian oligarchs,” London mayor suggests higher taxes – reportSpeaking 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.17:51 04.03.2014
UK did not violate rights of Mormon Church in denying tax exemption – ECHRThe United Kingdom did not violate the rights of the Mormon Church by denying its request for a property-tax exemption, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held Tuesday.17:32 04.03.2014
UK Court upholds whole-life sentences despite ECHR rulingThe UK Court of Appeal held Tuesday that whole-life sentences should be imposed when appropriate, despite a finding by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that the UK’s whole-life sentences had violated Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention), which prohibits torture and inhuman and degrading treatment.17:42 19.02.2014
UK proceedings launched against 3 ex-Barclays employees in LIBOR probeThe UK Serious Fraud Office launched criminal proceedings Monday against three former Barclays Bank employees based on allegations that they conspired to commit fraud between June 2005 and August 2007 in connection with the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) manipulation scandal.13:41 18.02.2014
Prince William wants Buckingham Palace ivory destroyed – reportDedicated wildlife conservationist Prince William would like to see the whole of Buckingham Palace’s ivory collection destroyed, as reported by The Independent on Sunday (IoS).18:53 17.02.2014
UK complicates visa processing for Russian applicantsThe list of documents required of Russians for all types of UK visas, including tourist, will increase as of February 17, VFS Global said on its website.11:57 17.02.2014
Aeroflot expects hearing on Berezovsky estate in AprilLawyers for Aeroflot expect the London High Court of Justice to hold a hearing on the issue of who will be appointed to administer the estate of the late Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky in mid-April, and that a decision may be handed down in May or June.18:49 07.02.2014
Defendant in Lee Rigby murder case appeals conviction – reportOne 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.18:21 30.01.2014
Russian investment mogul Malofeyev sues VTB for $600 million - reportBusinessman Konstantin Malofeyev, head of Marshall Capital, filed a $600 million lawsuit against Russia’s second largest bank, VTB, with the London High Court.10:11 27.01.2014