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#YachtWatch: Oligarchs Triumph in Courts (So Far)

by Bradley Hope / Jun 6, 2023

Welcome to Whale Hunting, a weekly newsletter delving into the hidden worlds of wealth and power. This week contributor Alex Finley revives her #YachtWatch franchise to catch up on how a number of Russian tycoons are using legal tools to stop Western efforts to seize their assets in the aftermath

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Dubai, Refuge for Oligarchs and Kleptocrats

by Georgia Gee / Feb 9, 2023

Dubai booms in times of trouble. The cast of plutocrats setting up there to live their best life away from prying eyes is unbelievable.

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Yacht Watch: Something Rotten in Turkey

by Bradley Hope / Sep 13, 2022

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Yacht Hunting is the Best Sport

by Bradley Hope / Jun 14, 2022

by Alex Finley So many yachts, so much drama. As we head into the fourth month of Russia’s war in Ukraine, we’ve seen escape plans thwarted, some allies becoming safe havens for the enemy, and several yachts still missing. Here’s a roundup of where things currently float.

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#YachtWatch: Oligarchs Triumph in Courts (So Far)

Dubai, Refuge for Oligarchs and Kleptocrats

Yacht Watch: Something Rotten in Turkey

Yacht Hunting is the Best Sport