Organisation: Court of Justice of the Republic

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THE BIG READ: The trials of an IMF powerplayer: Christine Lagarde - the most powerful woman in the world

France’s ‘formidable’ IMF boss must fight to save her career and her freedom, writes Mirren Gidda

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde ordered to stand trial in France

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has been ordered to stand trial in France over her role in a 2008 arbitration ruling that handed €400m to French businessman Bernard Tapie.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

Lagarde faces court probe over deal

A French court has decided to investigate new IMF chief Christine Lagarde’s role in a $400m (€280m) arbitration deal in favour of a controversial tycoon.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2011

Court delays Lagarde probe decision

The new chief of the International Monetary Fund has won a legal reprieve when a French court delayed a decision on investigating her involvement in a €285m arbitration deal.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2011

Inquiry could harm Lagarde’s IMF chances

FRENCH judges may seek more time to decide on opening an inquiry into finance minister Christine Lagarde’s role in a 2008 arbitration payout, which could leave allegations of misconduct hanging over her bid to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Thu, 09 Jun, 2011