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Full coverage: Paddy McKillen

McKillen Snr plans subpoenas against several companies over alleged hacking

In his dispute with the Qatari royal family in the US courts, the property investor wants to subpoena several companies to identify an alleged hacker but his efforts have faced a setback.

Jonathan Keane
5th Jan, 2026 - 2 min read

Receiver appointed to McKillen Jr’s Skellig Chocolates property

A lender acting on behalf of pension investors is moving on the company in ownership of the Co Kerry factory building, following similar action by the same backers at Dublin properties last month.

Thomas Hubert
25th Jul, 2025 - 2 min read

Paddy McKillen Sr-owned Muji franchise to close after over 20 years

The clothing, stationary and lifestyle shop on Dublin's Chatham Street was the last remaining franchise-operated Muji store globally and is due to close by next week.

Alice Chambers
16th Jul, 2025 - 1 min read

Hotel California: McKillen Sr launches new legal volleys in Qatari clash

The tycoon has filed another case against the Qatari royals, his former business partners, over alleged unpaid fees for development work, including on a luxury $1,000-per-night Beverly Hills hotel.

Jonathan Keane
29th Apr, 2025 - 3 min read

Paddy McKillen Jr strikes a deal with lender AHG over €1.19m debt claim

The Press Up founder was being pursued on the back of a loan guarantee related to the development of a Dean Hotel in Birmingham.

Francesca Comyn
2nd Dec, 2024 - 3 min read

McKillen Sr companies provide indemnity for Press Up refinance

The property developer’s central Irish holding entity has agreed to guarantee part of the liabilities being restructured by his son’s hospitality business with lender Cheyne Capital – for a fee.

Thomas Hubert
9th Oct, 2024 - 3 min read

McKillen’s multi-million claim: Tycoon turns to US courts for latest move in dispute with Qataris

The property tycoon is seeking documents and testimony from a former Qatari prime minister and ex-business partner in a row over the Maybourne hotel group.

Jonathan Keane
28th May, 2024 - 3 min read

“Clandestine activity”: Court makes ruling against Paddy McKillen in misfeasance suit

The Belfast-born magnate has been refused additional discovery orders in his long-running lawsuit against the minister for finance and former secretary general John Moran relating to his IBRC loans and contacts with the Barclay brothers.

Francesca Comyn
9th Feb, 2024 - 4 min read

A company behind 15 of the Press Up Group’s pubs has just filed accounts. It is making money

Accounts filed for the Workman’s Club give an insight into the performance of well-known bars, primarily in Dublin, including Peruke & Periwig on Dawson Street, Mary’s Bar off Grafton Street, and the Workman’s Club in Temple Bar.

Tom Lyons
8th Sep, 2023 - 2 min read

“A blackballing diktat”: Defamation claims and the “collateral damage” of McKillen’s royal fallout

Ronnie Delany's defamation claims against the exclusive Maybourne Hotels group and its Qatari royal owners sits in a wider tangled web involving developer Paddy McKillen and his billion pound dispute with the Al Thanis.

Francesca Comyn
8th Jul, 2023 - 8 min read
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