Mikhail Fridman threatens compensation claim after UK airs political and environmental concerns over LetterOne deal to buy 12 gasfields Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman has threatened to sue the UK government in an escalating row over whether his energy fund run by former BP boss Lord Browne can be blocked from taking over 12 North Sea gasfields.Fridman, one of Russia’s richest men, warned he may seek compensation in court from the government if the energy secretary, Ed Davey, carries out a threat made at the weekend to prevent LetterOne from taking control of the fields. Related: Gordon Brown to call for …read more
Source: The Guardian
