The $65 Million Blindside
The secret negotiations culminated in a $65 million agreement between Jolie and the Stoli Group—a price that was deliberately concealed from Pitt, according to his legal team. This alleged subterfuge denied Pitt the opportunity to match or exceed the offer, a right he claims was guaranteed under their original ownership agreement.
Pitt’s lawsuit contends that Jolie was required to obtain his consent before selling her stake, an allegation that strikes at the heart of their ongoing dispute. The sale to Stoli Group was completed in 2021, triggering the legal battle that continues to rage today.
Depositions Target Key Players
In his latest legal maneuver, Pitt is seeking to compel depositions from Nouvel LLC, the company through which Jolie conducted the sale, as well as Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of the Stoli Group. These depositions are designed to uncover the full extent of the alleged secret negotiations and to obtain information about the parties’ “subsequent financial contributions to the home and winery at the heart of this dispute.”
Legal experts suggest these depositions could prove pivotal in determining whether Jolie violated the terms of her agreement with Pitt and whether the sale to Stoli Group was conducted in bad faith.
