Oligarch challenges Russian sanctions at High Court

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The Russian-born oil tycoon says his family's lives have been disrupted and his reputation shattered.

Eugene Shvidler was sanctioned over ties with longstanding business partner Roman Abramovich

Lord Anderson KC, representing Mr Shvidler, said there could be no doubt his client was "sought to be used as a poster boy for Russian sanctions" in light of comments made by ministers at the time his planes were seized. Lord Anderson said the designation had destroyed Mr Shvidler's ability to deal with his assets and conduct his business, disrupted his life and the lives of his family, deprived employees of their livelihoods and shattered his reputation.

 

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