#abramovich ally begins high court challenge against #UK #sanctions
(Reportedly worth £1.3bn) eugene shvidler claims ‘oppressive treatment’ as he launches case that could set a precedent for #oligarchs
They are challenging the Foreign Office’s decision to sanction the USSR-born businessman, questioning whether the “hardship” he is facing as a result is proportionate and alleging that he has been discriminated against.
Read more here https://www.theguardian.com/law/2023/jul/20/roman-abramovich-ally-eugene-shvidler-high-court-challenge-against-uk-sanctions-oligarchs
@EugeneMcParland "proportionate"? Makes me laugh. The balls on these guys.