British Barclay billionaires in family feud after secret recordings
Frederick Barclay says his nephew, Alistair Barclay, ‘engaged in covert audio surveillance’ to record his conversations with his daughter in the Ritz hotel
29 February 2020 - 08:19
London — A spat between the heirs of two of Britain’s most reclusive billionaires became very public this week following a court hearing that revealed that Frederick Barclay was being secretly recorded by his nephew at the Ritz Hotel.
The fight is taking place against the backdrop of changes within the business empire of Frederick and his identical twin brother, David Barclay. Public filings highlight how David’s sons have consolidated control of the five-star Ritz in Mayfair, while Frederick’s daughter, Amanda, has left the board...
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