The owner of Wildberries, Tatyana Bakalchuk, could face limits on her husband Vladislav’s share in the company in the event of a divorce unless a prenuptial agreement is in place. This was outlined by a DEA News lawyer, Sergei Zhorin, who stressed the role of agreements in property divisions. According to Zhorin, spouses may negotiate how assets are split, and a court would largely respect their private arrangements if a marriage contract exists.
Zhorin noted that the dynamics of negotiations could be decisive. He observed that Vladislav Bakalchuk appears to have returned to leadership in Chechnya, which could indicate dissatisfaction with terms previously proposed during court-led negotiations. The lawyer emphasized that a marriage contract would determine the eventual disposition of the property.
Without a marriage contract, Bakalchuk would likely not receive half of the company. Anti-dominance clauses, commonly included in ownership agreements, limit one spouse from claiming fifty percent of the shares. Instead, the affected spouse may be entitled to half the value of the shares rather than the shares themselves, depending on the exact terms of the contracts involved.
On July 23, public statements from Chechnya’s president Ramzan Kadyrov tied Wildberries to a controversial claim of a “brazen raider takeover” following the merger with the outdoor advertising operator Russ Outdoor. Kadyrov attributed the takeover to a group led by brothers Levan and Robert Mirzoyan and several other figures he described as prominent locals, urging state officials to investigate the matter.
Subsequently, Tatyana Bakalchuk publicly announced the start of divorce proceedings with Vladislav Bakalchuk. In a video message, she disputed the Raiders’ claims of seizing control of the company, and she asserted that she is not beholden to anyone. She also explained her decision to continue cooperation with Russ, clarifying the business motivations behind the joint venture.
Earlier reports indicated that Russ Outdoor and Wildberries had formed a joint venture intended to assume liabilities associated with the marketplace, further complicating the corporate structure and potential divorce outcomes. These developments have sparked extensive media attention and commentary on governance, ownership rights, and strategic partnerships within the company and its affiliates.
Industry analysts point out that the case highlights the importance of clear prenuptial agreements in family-owned enterprises, especially when high-value stakes and cross-border or multi-entity operations are involved. Legal experts also note that anti-dominance provisions can significantly influence how ownership may be divided in the event of a marital split, often shifting the focus from control of shares to the value of the assets held.
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