Eugene Shvidler
Eugene Shvidler | |
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Born | Evgeny Markovich Shvidler 23 March 1964 Ufa, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia) |
Citizenship | British, American |
Alma mater | |
Spouse | Zara Shvidler (now divorced) |
Children | 5 |
Evgeny Markovich Shvidler Russian: Евгений Маркович Швидлер, also transliterated as Eugene Shvidler, born 23 March 1964), is a Soviet-born billionaire businessman, and winemaker.[1][2]
Shvidler was sanctioned by the
As of April 2014, Shvidler's wealth is estimated at $1.6 billion, although it is unclear how much of this is sanctioned.[2]
Early life
Shvidler was born in
Career
Shvidler returned to Russia in the mid-90s, following the fall of the Soviet Union, and
When Abramovich purchased England's
Personal life
Shvidler was married to Zara Shvidler and they have five children.
Shvidler has often said that he does not like being referred to as, and does not consider himself to be an oligarch. He has stated that he dislikes communism.[1] He is an animal lover.[1] As well as being his business partner, Shvidler has been described as Abramovich's 'friend', 'best friend', 'ally', and 'right-hand man'. The two have frequently been seen together, including a July 2015 trip to the Isle of Arran in Scotland. While Abramovich can be urbane and charming, Shvidler is described as more blunt in business dealings. “He can be the bad cop to his good cop,” said one person who has met him.[17][7] Since being sanctioned by the UK Government, Shvidler has been living in the USA.[6]
Philanthropy
Shvidler is a known
Sanctions
After Abramovich was sanctioned along with a group of seven Russian oligarchs in early March 2022, pressure grew for Shvidler to be sanctioned.
Appeals against Sanctions
At the High Court hearing in July 2023, Shvidler’s lawyers told the court that Shvidler was a British national, who had "never been a citizen of Russia, nor visited Russia for 15 years", has "no relationship with
In August 2023, Shvidler's challenge was rejected by the High court, with the judge, Justice Garnham, saying that the sanctions "do not threaten Shvidler's life or liberty".[25][6] Justice Garnham acknowledged that Shvidler had made the UK his home, had a number of substantial business interests in the UK, as well as his charitable contributions.[6] Yet Justice Garnham, in his ruling, dismissed the representation of Shvidler as simply a 'friend' of Abramovich, and stated that Shvidler had received 'financial gain' from his association with Abramovich, and also "a benefit from, or supporting, the Government of Russia". Justice Garnham dismissed Shvidler's contention that he had been 'discriminated against for being Russian'. Justice Garnham noted that the negative effect of sanctions on Shvidler could in turn apply 'pressure' on Abramovich, who would in turn apply 'pressure' to President Putin to desist from his actions in Ukraine.[6] The court concluded that the "foreign policy objectives" (applying pressure on President Putin to withdraw from Ukraine) were of the "highest order" and therefore justified the interference with Shvidler's human rights.[6]
Shvidler appealed the High Court rejection, and in January 2024 his appeal was heard alongside that of Russian businessman Sergey Naumenko, whose superyacht
See also
- Graham Phillips - Sanctioned British journalist
- List of people and organizations sanctioned during the Russo-Ukrainian War
- United Kingdom sanctions
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Abramovich ally says UK sanctions imposed due to 'pressure' on minister". 20 August 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Forbes profile: Evgeny (Eugene) Shvidler". Forbes. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Eugene Shvidler: oligarch pays high price for close ties to Abramovich". 24 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "UK Sanctions List". High Court of Justice. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ a b "2 luxury private jets belonging to billionaire oligarch Eugene Shvidler, Roman Abramovich's 'right-hand man,' have been seized, report says". Business Insider. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Shvidler v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs" (PDF). High Court of Justice. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Abramovich ally says UK sanctions imposed due to 'pressure' on minister". 20 August 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b "High Court Judgment". High Court of Justice. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ Михаил КОЗЫРЕВ, Николай БОРИСОВ, "ГРУППА ТОВАРИЩЕЙ", Russian Forbes Русский Forbes, April 2007 (retrieved 24 December 2013)
- ^ Jewish Telegraph Agency: "At least 139 of the Forbes 400 are Jewish" By Jacob Berkman 5 October 2009
- ^ a b "$1 Million Gift Launches Center for Jewish Studies at Fordham". 7 December 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ FRONTLINE/WORLD . Moscow – Rich in Russia . How to Make a Billion Dollars – Roman Abramovich. PBS. Retrieved 3 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Chelsea owner admits he paid out billions in bribes". 14 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Roman Abramovich: New evidence highlights corrupt deals". 20 August 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Evgeny (Eugene) Shvidler". 29 November 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Louch, Will (20 May 2022). "Firm With a Royal Sheen Helped Abramovich Spread His Wealth". financialpost.com. financialpost. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Ungoed-Thomas, Jon (12 March 2022). "Why has Abramovich's billionaire friend been left off the UK sanctions list?". theguardian.com. Guardian. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "The Biggest Real Estate Deals of 08 in Pitkin County". 6 January 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Oligarch challenges Russian sanctions at High Court". 20 July 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Ukraine war: Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK". 10 March 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "CONSOLIDATED LIST OF FINANCIAL SANCTIONS TARGETS IN THE UK" (PDF). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Abramovich ally begins high court challenge against UK sanctions". theguardian.com. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "Abramovich ally fights UK sanctions in landmark court case". Reuters. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Abramovich ally Eugene Shvidler fails in attempt to overturn UK sanctions". The Guardian. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Jolly, Jasper (18 August 2023). "Abramovich ally Eugene Shvidler fails in attempt to overturn UK sanctions". theguardian.com. Guardian. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ^ "UK Court Hears First Russian Sanctions Delisting Case". 17 January 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Abramovich ally Shvidler loses appeal over UK sanctions". 27 February 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Roman Abramovich business associate loses appeal against UK sanctions". 27 February 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.