Harrods battles Mohamed Al-Fayed family for control of estate

Business & Finance
23 Oct 2026 • 1:55 AM MYT
The Independent
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Harrods battles Mohamed Al-Fayed family for control of estate

  • Harrods will apply to the High Court in November to remove Mohamed Al-Fayed's family members as executors of his estate.
  • The department store wants independent executors appointed, warning the £111 million estate risks bankruptcy due to £150 million in abuse claims.
  • Harrods seeks funds from the estate to help pay victim settlements, having already paid out £5.8 million.
  • Judge Joanna Valentine ruled that Al-Fayed's family must provide details on debts owed to the estate, while dismissing 13 other requests by Harrods.
  • Lawyers representing 270 alleged victims oppose removing the family, arguing the move could delay the resolution of claims.

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