UCD graduate Gerard Lane made a fortune in the Philippines and Malaysia before investing in hotels in Ireland and Spain. He is now in a row with his former co-owner of Tinakilly House.
Although the largest commercial case suddenly fizzled, Ireland’s litigation sector is reporting strong growth. From high-stakes judicial reviews to the potential of third-party funding, the major law firms set out the forces driving the legal elite's caseloads.
As Brexit redraws the map, Stelios Haji-Ioannou has found a new courtroom of choice. From forex trading to holiday rentals — and now online fundraising — Ireland has become the frontline in his battle to retain control of the “easy” name.
Bam has filed five new sets of proceedings against the development board of the National Children's Hospital. The multi-million euro claims include demands for inflation payments, extra steel costs, and delays.
Businessman Patrick Ferriter who owns 30 per cent of DAF Truck Services (Cork) Ltd is embroiled in a “hard fought” case with his majority shareholders. A judgment has prevented his fellow directors removing him from its board.
Fiona Holmes, creator of the Wonderland literacy series of children's books, is suing educational publisher CJ Fallon claiming lost royalties, lost opportunity, and damage to her business reputation. The breach of contract claims are contested.
The founders of food packaging technology start-up Senoptica hoped to bring in new capital from a climate-focused VC firm. Its loan-note holders were unhappy with the terms of the deal and blocked it.
The Barne Estate is at the centre of an ongoing legal battle between John Magnier and its historic owners. The billionaire has questioned how the family who are the beneficial owners of the estate have been able to fund their defence. This is how.
Mark Reihill has claimed in court he loaned €2 million to Stephane Fund but €1.3 million of it has not been repaid. Fund, a technology entrepreneur who previously ran a property company with his brother-in-law Brendan Mullin, is preparing his defence.
Former Rippling employee Keith O’Brien confronted the man at traffic lights near Dublin Airport after claiming he hadbeen "tailed" multiple times. HR software firm Deel has categorically denied it has anything to do with it.
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