"David Wolfson, a Tory peer, is part of the legal team representing Abramovich as he attempts to recover billions in frozen assets he owns in the Channel islands. Abramovich is caught up in a legal battle with the government of Jersey after it launched an investigation into the source of more than 5.3bn of assets linked to him and held there."
"Ministers have said that the case in Jersey is delaying the release of 2.5bn from Abramovich's sale of Chelsea football club, which the UK government wants to use to help rebuild Ukraine after Russia's invasion. Earlier this month Keir Starmer issued a final warning to Abramovich to release the funds from the Chelsea FC sale within 90 days or face court action."
David Wolfson, a Tory peer and shadow attorney general, is representing Roman Abramovich in efforts to recover billions in frozen Channel Islands assets. Jersey has opened an investigation into the source of more than £5.3bn linked to Abramovich, which ministers say is delaying release of £2.5bn from the Chelsea sale earmarked for rebuilding Ukraine. Keir Starmer warned Abramovich to release the funds within 90 days or face court action. Labour alleges Wolfson's legal work creates an unacceptable conflict of interest and demands disclosure and action from Kemi Badenoch. A justice minister urged Wolfson to quit the shadow cabinet or leave the legal team.
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