A law firm representing more than half of known survivors has calculated that combined compensation claims could total between £100m and £150m, significantly exceeding what Harrods and the deceased billionaire’s estate have allocated for payouts. KP Law, which represents 275 survivors, argues the figures suggest a combined liability exceeding £200m when considering both entities’ potential responsibility.
Harrods’ latest financial accounts revealed the retailer paid out only £4.1m from its £57m compensation reserve in 2025, subsequently reducing the fund to £51.8m earlier this year. According to calculations by KP Law, survivors pursuing claims independently are seeking substantially higher amounts than those awarded through Harrods’ own redress scheme, which closed to new claims on 31 March. The law firm estimates the average payout under Harrods’ scheme at approximately £82,000, well below the maximum of £385,000 available, while claims being pursued independently reportedly involve figures in the millions for lost earnings and future income losses.
Harrods settled with 113 women through its redress scheme, though the store did not specify how many were covered by last year’s £4.1m in payments. KP Law initiated settlement negotiations against Harrods and the estate but reported that discussions halted earlier this summer, citing the store’s action to replace estate executors. Harrods contested this characterization, stating it was committed to working with survivors toward compensation through their chosen route.
The allegations against the late Harrods owner span more than 400 claims including rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. Recent police investigation developments have expanded the scandal’s apparent scope, with several women recognized as trafficking victims, seven suspects interviewed under caution, and a file sent to prosecutors regarding indecent assault charges. Survivors represented by KP Law, including a former designer whose career ended following alleged abuse, expressed frustration over compensation delays and Harrods’ decision to close its redress scheme prior to these significant investigative developments.
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