Gaydamak v Leviev

Gaydamak v Leviev

The 2001 Agreement was signed and enforceable, but the Settlement Agreement dated 6 August 2011 was valid, binding, and released all claims between the parties, thereby barring Gaydamak's claim.

Parties
Claimant: Arkady Gaydamak; Defendant: Lev Leviev
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 June 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Enforceability of Settlement Agreements, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Authority of Agents, Partnership Agreements
Contract Law Commercial Law Enforceability of Settlement Agreements Fraudulent Misrepresentation Authority of Agents Partnership Agreements

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Parties

Arkady Gaydamak

Claimant

Lev Leviev

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the 2001 Agreement signed and enforceable?
  2. 2 Did the Settlement Agreement come into force and bar claims?
  3. 3 Were payments made pursuant to the 2001 Agreement?

Ratio Decidendi

The 2001 Agreement was signed and enforceable, but the Settlement Agreement dated 6 August 2011 was valid, binding, and released all claims between the parties, thereby barring Gaydamak's claim.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • Claim dismissed
  • Parties to bear their own legal costs as per Settlement Agreement