A court ruling that forces Dexus to sell its prized Melbourne Airport investment raises wider concerns about the property giant’s stewardship, analysts say.

The property investment company attempted to halt the transaction after other shareholders alleged it had breached an investor agreement.

After the big courtroom defeat, the property manager’s push into infrastructure is in tatters. Its board has a big few days ahead.

A court ruling that forces Dexus to sell its prized Melbourne Airport investment raises wider concerns about the property giant’s stewardship, analysts say.

Messages in the court case involving Dexus and Melbourne Airport reveal just how early bankers advising on the deal lost their heads.