Secret Recording Over Sushi Helps Oil Trader Bring London Poaching Case
- Dare International sues Stephen Soliman and Ashley Hikmet
- Soliman and Hikmet deny the allegations at a London trial
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British energy trading firm Dare International Ltd. sued two ex-traders alleging they “flagrantly” violated their employment terms to gain “more money as soon as possible” before joining the company’s main rival in Dubai.
Dare International alleged that crude trader Ashley Hikmet started working for Onyx Capital Management Ltd. while still drawing a six-figure salary from his old firm. His colleague, propane trader Stephen Soliman, was accused of taking a “gap year” when he was meant to be serving his notice period before starting at Onyx. Both men deny the allegations and are contesting the case.