Russia’s Richest Man Potanin Pushes On With $9 Billion Divorce Fight
- Judges rule in case that could set divorce tourism precedent
- Supreme Court says high value suit needs further hearings
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A British legal dispute between Russia’s richest man, Vladimir Potanin, and his ex-wife over a multi billion dollar share of his mining assets is set to continue in one of the world’s largest divorces.
In a split decision on Wednesday, the UK’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the sanctioned billionaire in a judgment that may bring tougher scrutiny to claimants who previously divorced overseas. However, the judges declared further court hearings are required.