Brian Cowen among investors taking court action in relation to 'overvalued' property development

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen is one of a number of Irish investors involved in a dispute with an English law firm which advised them when they bought student flats in Leeds.

More than 40 investors have taken High Court action in England after saying they lost money and accusing Punch Robson Solicitors, which has an office in Middlesbrough, of negligence.