Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
Frankfurt Court Backs Deutsche Bank in Russia Sanctions Loss Dispute With Linde
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

Frankfurt Court Backs Deutsche Bank in Russia Sanctions Loss Dispute With Linde

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

Summary

  • Frankfurt Regional Court said it is inclined to rule for Deutsche Bank in the lender’s lawsuit against Linde over losses tied to Russia sanctions.
  • Judge Corinna Distler gave that indication at a Tuesday hearing, signaling the bank may avoid bearing the disputed costs.
  • The case centers on which side must absorb sanctions-related losses, making it a closely watched corporate fallout dispute from Western restrictions on Russia.

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