Herbert Wigwe has been linked to ownership of 106 properties in London, placing him seventh among overseas property owners, according to a report by The Londoner.
The report, which examined over 32,000 real estate assets in the city, revealed that thousands of London properties are owned by foreign entities, with many registered through companies based in offshore jurisdictions such as Jersey.
Wigwe, who served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, was among several high-net-worth individuals identified in the investigation. Others ahead of him on the list include John Corless, Sarah Bard, Simon Reuben, and Wolfgang Peter Egger.
The report noted that recent legal changes in the United Kingdom have made it easier to identify the true owners of properties held through foreign companies.
Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in February 2024 in California alongside his wife, son, and others. Since his passing, his estate has been the subject of legal disputes involving family members.
The findings add to ongoing discussions about global property ownership transparency and the concentration of high-value real estate in major cities like London.
