Potanina v Potanin to go ahead in UK court, with final hearing ordered for November
A Russian oligarch can’t continue to block a court battle that could result in one of the biggest divorce settlements in history, the Family Court has ruled. Vladimir Potanin had sought to delay ex-wife Natalia Potanina’s Part III claim for nearly £5 billion pending the outcome of proceedings in Russia, which would bar his ex-wife […]
Taylor Rose fined £160,000 by SRA
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has fined Taylor Rose more than £160,000 for compliance failures including failing to return client money promptly. The SRA directed the firm to pay a financial penalty of £160,059 and ordered to pay costs of £1,350. The regulator said it had fined the firm for failing to have effective systems […]
King appoints new president of the Family Division
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Stephen Cobb has been appointed President of the Family Division by the King. His appointment, which follows the retirement of Sir Andrew McFarlane on 13 April 2026, was made on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Lord Chancellor following the recommendation of an independent selection panel. Lord Justice […]