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Berezovsky loses Oligarch feud

Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has lost the biggest private litigation battle in British legal history against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. He was seeking more than £3 billion damages, accusing him of blackmail, breach of trust and contract.

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Berezovsky loses High Court battle with Abramovich

Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has lost his High Court battle with Roman Abramovich.

Mr Berezovsky, 66, was seeking more than £3 billion damages after accusing the 45-year-old Chelsea football club owner of blackmail, breach of trust and breach of contract. Mr Abramovich denied the allegations.

Mrs Justice Gloster ruled in Mr Abramovich's favour after a trial in London which started in October 2011 and ended in January this year.

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