Multi-million pound legal battle for estranged husband and wife behind tiger charity

Chinese conservationist Li Quan and estranged husband Stuart Bray, a banker from America, who founded a charity called Save Chinese Tigers before their marriage broke down have returned to court for another round of litigation in their multi-million-pound legal fight.

For three years, they have been embroiled in a legal battle. Ms Li claims that Mr Bray used a £50 million offshore trust set up to fund a shelter for South China tigers to hide his money. In turn, Mr Bray maintains he has committed his cash to saving endangered animals and is virtually penniless.

The couple initially fought at a hearing in the High Court in London and Ms Li complained about a ruling by Judge Sir Paul Coleridge.

She argued that money put into the Save China’s Tigers charity was used to fund the couple’s “personal lives” but Mr Bray disagreed.

The Judge ruled in Mr Bray’s favour, calling her an “unreliable” source, but Ms Li complained that there was a “lack of detail” in the ruling and called for a review.

Two appeal judges last year agreed that the Judge’s ruling should be reconsidered.

The latest hearing, at the Court of Appeal in London, is due to end later this week.

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Corinne Bailey-Brown

Corinne has been involved in Family Law for over 25 years. She has substantial experience and expertise in all areas of Family Law. Corinne understands that a family separation is one of the most difficult and emotional times in life and will always deal with clients effectively, efficiently and sympathetically. Her particular area of expertise relates to children and parents wishing to obtain Child arrangement Orders. She is also able to assist in Emergency Applications, Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders.