Morgan Stanley and Frasers Resolve UK Lawsuit on $1 Billion Margin Call
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Morgan Stanley and Frasers Resolve UK Lawsuit on $1 Billion Margin Call

3 May 2024
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Morgan Stanley and Frasers Resolve UK Lawsuit on $1 Billion Margin Call

Legal Twist

In a surprising turn of events, Frasers Group, owned by British retail magnate Mike Ashley, has dropped its legal action against Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley over a margin call close to $1 billion. This development was confirmed by a representative from Morgan Stanley on Friday.

The legal dispute originated when Morgan Stanley enforced a margin call of roughly €47 million ($50.5 million) on Frasers’ trading stake in the German fashion conglomerate, Hugo Boss, in May 2021.

During the court proceedings at London’s High Court in February, Mike Ashley, who has a net worth of $5.1 billion according to Forbes, expressed his utter shock at the collateral demand from Morgan Stanley.

In a recent announcement, Morgan Stanley verified that both Frasers Group plc and Mr. Michael Ashley have retracted their allegations against the bank, with no financial settlements involved in the resolution.

“The claims against Morgan Stanley by both Frasers Group plc and Mr. Michael Ashley have been withdrawn, with no monetary transactions between any parties,” stated the Morgan Stanley spokesperson.

The lawsuit’s withdrawal signifies the end of the conflicts between Frasers Group and Morgan Stanley, following individual settlements between Saxo Bank and Frasers concerning the same issue.

Frasers’ legal representatives contended during the trial that Morgan Stanley’s margin call altered its objective after uncovering Frasers’ affiliation with Saxo Bank. However, Morgan Stanley justified its actions as essential risk management following the downfall of family office Archegos Capital, which resulted in a loss of $911 million for the bank.

This resolution illuminates the intricacies of financial transactions, especially in the wake of major market incidents like the collapse of Archegos Capital. It underscores the significance of risk management and contractual relationships in the financial industry.

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