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Full coverage: Courts

“Breathtaking cynicism”: Dunnes Stores accused of contempt of court over Point Village fit out

Anchor tenant Dunnes Stores has opened a convenience store about half the size of the penalty box on a football pitch at Point Village, the High Court heard. The overall space is ten times bigger. Dunnes insists it is in line with its obligations.

Francesca Comyn
28th Jul, 2022 - 3 min read

“Oppressive acts,” tuxedo rental expenses and access to the DAF Trucks brand

After decades in business, the shareholders of a major truck distributor in Cork have fallen out. A founding family alleges other investors are trying to cut them off from staff and from the truck supplier in the Netherlands, but are expected to face a strong rebuttal in court.

Tom Lyons
25th Jul, 2022 - 10 min read

Turkish lira, Berlin bonds, BVI syndicates: Welcome to the wonderful world of tax schemes

The uber-wealthy don’t need to use convoluted tax schemes to reduce their tax liabilities – many simply move abroad. Instead, it is the layer just below them that use a range of schemes to wipe massive sums off their tax bills.

Ian Kehoe
15th Jul, 2022 - 4 min read

The offshore tax syndicate: Legal and tax analysis of what the High Court ruled – and why it matters

Yesterday, we revealed how the High Court had ruled against a major offshore tax scheme. Today, tax barrister and chartered accountant Eoin O’Shea picks through the detail of the judgement and analyses each of the questions that the court sought to answer.

Eoin O'Shea
12th Jul, 2022 - 5 min read

The offshore tax syndicate: How a €60m tax scheme in the British Virgin Islands unravelled

For more than a decade, the Irish tax authority has sought to curb a complex tax scheme used by 231 high earners. The High Court has now ruled in Revenue's favour, and the judgement sheds new light on how the scheme operated.

Ian Kehoe
11th Jul, 2022 - 9 min read

Nappy rash: An Irish company’s travails in the competitive global baby wipe market

Waterwipes is the number one baby wipe sold on Amazon in the US and Europe, but the Louth-based company behind the brand has found itself in a bit of a mess as decisions go against it in Europe and Britain.

Tom Lyons
7th Jul, 2022 - 5 min read

“People doing commercial law are laughing at us”: Why criminal barristers are protesting over pay

As senior public servants line up for a fresh round of pay hikes, barristers say the talent pool is dwindling in criminal practice due to "pitiful" fees that remain at 2002 levels. DPER wants proof of recruitment and retention issues.

Francesca Comyn
1st Jul, 2022 - 19 min read

A Galway planning dispute is heating up – and the Comers are on the hook for €11.4m

Galway developer Alber has planning permission for over 100 homes on a Comer site, but has yet to pay for it. The property is at the centre of parallel legal and rezoning clashes.

Thomas Hubert
20th Jun, 2022 - 4 min read

Lack of foundation: How a self-proclaimed property mogul was disqualified for 15 years

Lukasz Salamandra claimed his Athboy company owned millions in real estate assets. In fact, it owned nothing. The convicted fraudster is now prohibited from serving as a company director for 15 years.

Devin Seán Martin
31st May, 2022 - 2 min read

From a blacked-out former car showroom in Dublin 6, an anonymous collective is taking a stand for artists

Dublin City Council has issued its fourth legal action against SUBSET, an artistic collective behind striking city centre murals. SUBSET believes the litigation is an attempt by the council to become the arbitrator of what constitutes acceptable art.

Tom Lyons
26th May, 2022 - 4 min read
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