Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could be called to give evidence in an upcoming fraud trial, with potential dates for his testimony now released.
Selman Turk’s legal team has sought a court order requiring the former Duke of York to give evidence in the former Goldman Sachs banker’s civil fraud trial at the High Court.
The law firm Janes Solicitors, acting on Turk’s behalf, said it had applied to compel Andrew to provide evidence during the forthcoming proceedings.
The judge is reportedly expected to deliver his ruling on the issue shortly, after signalling his intentions this week.
Mr Turk’s defence lawyers argue that Andrew could offer “important evidence” to back their client’s case.
Turkish millionaire Nebahat Evyap Isbilen accuses Mr Turk of misappropriating around £40 million, a claim he denies.
The firm declined to discuss the proposed evidence while the application remained under consideration by the judge.
The 81-year-old alleges she asked Mr Turk to move approximately $90 million out of Turkey to prevent the assets from being seized.
However, she claims he channelled around £40 million into offshore arrangements and entities he controlled.
The former banker rejects all claims of misconduct, arguing that the transfers were properly authorised and that he has fully accounted for the assets.
The case began more than five years ago, with Ms Isbilen’s representatives reportedly opposing the witness summons as too late.
Disclosures allegedly show substantial sums from her wealth went to Andrew’s household.
The trial is expected to last 11 weeks, although dates are yet to be finalised.
The case cites a £750,000 payment made directly from Ms Isbilen’s account to Andrew.
A provisional trial schedule lists December 10 and 14 as possible dates for Andrew to testify, with December 17 and 21 as alternatives if proceedings are delayed.
