The war in Ukraine has led to soul searching about how Russian oligarchs have built cosy relationships with institutions around the world.

Lawyers and bankers in London have been warned by the British prime minister not to defend the wealth and reputations of Russian oligarchs who have ties to Vladimir Putin’s government.

And one of those oligarchs actually has a connection to Australia as well. Last year Roman Abramovich launched legal action in NSW.

Today, journalist for The Saturday Paper Kieran Pender on why a Russian oligarch launched a lawsuit in an Australian court. 




Guest: Lawyer and contributor to The Saturday Paper, Kieran Pender.




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The war in Ukraine has led to soul searching about how Russian oligarchs have built cosy relationships with institutions around the world.Lawyers and bankers in London have been warned by the British prime minister not to defend the wealth and reputations of Russian oligarchs who have ties to Vladimir Putin’s government.And one of those oligarchs actually has a connection to Australia as well. Last year Roman Abramovich launched legal action in NSW.Today, journalist for The Saturday Paper Kieran Pender on why a Russian oligarch launched a lawsuit in an Australian court.  Guest: Lawyer and contributor to The Saturday Paper, Kieran Pender. Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>

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