This page hosts the court document behind Urgent Matter’s reporting on the dismissal of the Russia sanctions case against Hauser & Wirth Gallery Limited and Artay Rauchwerger Solomons Limited.

The document is a ruling by Judge Tony Baumgartner, handed down at Southwark Crown Court in London on July 9, following a hearing on May 5, 2026.

Read the story: UK judge dismisses Russia sanctions case against Hauser & Wirth

Hauser & Wirth wins dismissal of Russia sanctions case
The court found prosecutors could not prove the buyer of a George Condo painting was ordinarily resident in Russia.

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