Supreme Court
The Potanin Litigation: a Look Ahead
On 31 January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Potanin and Potanina [2024] UKSC 3, but that is not the end of the story. There are two other grounds which had been raised by the wife in the Court of Appeal, which have been remitted to the Court of Appeal.
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- Overseas Divorce and the 1984 Act
- Setting Aside Orders (Including Barder Applications)
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- Leave Application
!06/02/2024 11:24
The Law Is an Ass: Goodbye to the Knock-Out Blow – Potanin v Potanina: the Supreme Court Decision
On 31 January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down the much-awaited judgment in Potanin v Potanina [2024] UKSC 3. These proceedings relate to financial claims which can be brought in England for financial provision after an overseas divorce. Although the parties in this case have been described as ‘massively rich’ with assets estimated at $20 billion, the judgment will have a significant impact on the way all Part III claims are determined – both in terms of procedure and outcome – going forwards in England.
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- Leave Application
- Part III
- Overseas Divorce and the 1984 Act
- Supreme Court
- Setting Aside Orders (Including Barder Applications)
!31/01/2024 14:43