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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

Hewlett Packard to pursue Mike Lynch’s estate for up to $4bn

Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch died last month when his yacht sank off the coast of Italy. Photograph: Loren Elliott/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has confirmed it will push ahead with a high court lawsuit against the estate of the deceased tech tycoon Mike Lynch in which it is seeking damages of up to $4bn (£3bn).

The US company said in a statement it would follow the legal proceedings “through to their conclusion” despite Lynch’s death last month when his yacht sank off the coast of Italy.

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