Developer McKillen loses battle over Coroin

An Irish property developer has lost a High Court battle with two of Britain’s best -known businessmen.

Patrick McKillen, who comes from Belfast but is based in Dublin, was fighting David Barclay and his twin Frederick over control of a £1bn (€1.3bn) company that owns three of London’s most famous hotels.

A judge in London yesterday ruled against Mr McKillen, following a trial spanning more than two months.