Loudmila Bourlakova & Ors v Oleg Bourlakov & Ors

Loudmila Bourlakova & Ors v Oleg Bourlakov & Ors

The request for information is necessary and proportionate to clarify disputed matters central to the claim, including alleged misappropriation and asset transfers, and to inform the injunction application. Edelweiss is well placed to provide the information from its own records. The pendency of summary judgment does not preclude relief. The request is granted with modifications to exclude information about assets or proceeds received by 'any other person' and the onward disposition of assets or proceeds.

Parties
Claimant: Loudmila Bourlakova; Defendant: Oleg Bourlakov; Twelfth Defendant: Edelweiss Investments Inc.
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling on Application for Further Information Under CPR Part 18
Outcome
Application granted with modification
Legal Topics
Request for Further Information, Declaratory Relief, Misappropriation of Assets, Disclosure, Injunctions
Civil Procedure Fraud Asset Recovery Request for Further Information Declaratory Relief Misappropriation of Assets Disclosure Injunctions

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Parties

Loudmila Bourlakova

Claimant

Oleg Bourlakov

Defendant

Edelweiss Investments Inc.

Twelfth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Application for Further Information Under CPR Part 18

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Edelweiss must provide information responsive to Claimants’ Request for Information under CPR Part 18
  2. 2 Whether the request is concise, necessary, and proportionate under CPR PD 18
  3. 3 Whether the information sought is reasonably necessary for the Claimants to prepare their case and understand the case they have to meet

Ratio Decidendi

The request for information is necessary and proportionate to clarify disputed matters central to the claim, including alleged misappropriation and asset transfers, and to inform the injunction application. Edelweiss is well placed to provide the information from its own records. The pendency of summary judgment does not preclude relief. The request is granted with modifications to exclude information about assets or proceeds received by 'any other person' and the onward disposition of assets or proceeds.

Court Disposition

Application granted with modification

Orders

  • Edelweiss to provide information responsive to the Request for Information for transactions over $50,000 between April 2018 and July 2020, excluding information about assets or proceeds received by 'any other person' and onward disposition details.