Full coverage: litigation

Dermaceutic Laboratoire makes high-end beauty products for international markets. But a multi-million-euro shareholder oppression battle of "war" and "retaliation" has broken out at its Irish company over intellectual property rights.

Ruairi Kelleher has settled with five creditors following the collapse of his ticket-sales business. After borrowing millions to flip sporting tickets, Kelleher faced several High Court actions and the appointment of a receiver. This is where the money went.

GDL Management Group is suing Bert’s Properties Ltd for allegedly defective work on eight properties intended for the mortgage to rent scheme. It claims material losses into the millions and reputational damage.

The 74-year-old living in Spain is suing Coinbase over the alleged wrongful freezing, retention, and seizure of cryptocurrency assets valued at over €2 million.

What lies behind the row at Tinakilly House – "duplicitous conduct" or a "desire to punish"? The High Court heard closing arguments in the bitter dispute between the co-owners of the Wicklow wedding resort, concluding it may not be possible to "neatly tie everything in a bow".

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.