Manafort Charges Renew Questions About Skadden’s Work in Ukraine
- Firm prepared report saying ex-leader’s conviction was just
- Manafort, Gates funneled $4 million for report: indictment
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One of New York’s most prestigious law firms raised eyebrows five years ago when it produced a report for the pro-Russian government in Ukraine that largely defended the prosecution and conviction of Yulia Tymoshenko, the blond-braided former prime minister.
The report, by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLC, defied the view held by the U.S. and the European Union that the case against her was politically motivated. The firm’s $12,000 payment was modest, just below the amount that required public bidding.