Amy Winehouse’s Dad Loses High Court Battle Over £730k Auction Dispute

MITCH Winehouse has lost his High Court battle against two of Amy Winehouse’s closest pals over claims they secretly sold the late singer’s possessions for £730,000.

The court ruled against Mitch, who accused stylist Naomi Parry and Amy’s best friend Catriona Gourlay of concealing profits from auctions held in the US in 2021 and 2023.

Among the 155 disputed items were Amy’s bloodied ballet pumps, a card from Adele and Mark Ronson, and a Fendi bracelet.

Judge Sarah Clarke KC found no evidence that Naomi or Catriona deliberately hid the items and said Mitch could have discovered the disputed possessions with reasonable diligence.

The auctions raised £1.05 million for the Amy Winehouse estate, with 30 per cent going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

Naomi revealed Mitch had offered her £187,000 to settle the dispute, but she said she would “rather set the money on fire than give him a penny.”

The judge described Mitch as a “strong character” who has suffered a great tragedy but also found him to be an “unreliable witness” who brought the case without proper verification.

Naomi insisted the items were either gifts from Amy or already owned by her and Catriona, and she believed the family knew about the auctions.

Mitch claimed the auction was marketed as a single-owner sale benefiting the foundation, unaware that others were selling items.

Amy Winehouse, who died aged 27 from alcohol poisoning in 2011, left behind a legacy that her father has worked to protect through the foundation.

After the ruling, Naomi said the judgment “clears my name unequivocally” and described the legal fight as “deeply damaging and unfounded.” She vowed to focus on rebuilding her life and career while protecting Amy’s legacy and their shared work.

The court’s decision closes this chapter of dispute over Amy’s memorabilia but leaves lingering questions about how her legacy is managed by those closest to her.