UK Court Allows Potanin to Sue Ex-Wife in Russia
In June, Ms. Potanina applied to the Family Court of England and Wales for an order prohibiting her former husband from continuing proceedings in Russia.
Consensus
- The English Family Court did not prohibit Vladimir Potanin from pursuing legal action against his ex-wife Natalia Potanina in Russia.
- The dispute over asset division has been ongoing since 2014.
- Natalia Potanina filed a request with the English court to block her ex-husband's case in Russia.
- Vladimir Potanin obtained a anti-suit injunction from the Moscow Arbitration Court in May 2026.
- The English court ruled that using available legal means in another jurisdiction is not unfair, burdensome, or repressive.
- The court noted that Natalia Potanina delayed her appeal in England by nearly four months after being informed of the Russian proceedings.
Points of divergence
- The High Court of England previously ordered Potanin to answer questions from his ex-wife, with a new hearing scheduled for September 2026. — vesti
- Natalia Potanina claimed she received less than 1% of her husband's actual wealth, alleging he concealed assets. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Court in England issues new ruling on division of Potanin property — Вести
- UK Court Did Not Prevent Potanin from Suing Ex-Wife in Russia — Коммерсантъ
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