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The examiner of a major retail logistics company at Dublin Port alleged assets worth hundreds of thousands of euro were transferred out of the business while it was insolvent. But his statutory powers expired before he could take steps to rectify the alleged fraud. What happened?

In a landmark judgement, the High Court has agreed with landlords that the retailer New Look is not yet insolvent and has set aside the appointment of an interim examiner. The result is expected to set down a marker for failing businesses in the Covid era.