Saudi Businessman Sues White & Case for Documents in Lead Up to Case Against Barclays

Wealthy Saudi businessman Mohamed bin Issa al Jaber and his company have filed a peititon in state court in New York against White & Case LLP seeking a confidential settlement agreement they allege is in that law firm’s possession.  The lawsuit is part of Jaber’s effort to establish a claim that Barclays Bank PLC conspired with certain officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to damage his business.  He alleges that he and his company are victims of Barclay’s tortious scheme involving bribery of foreign officials, and the settlement document is central to proving those allegations.

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