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Full coverage: litigation

Children’s author reimagines six figure royalties claim against Irish publishing house

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.

Francesca Comyn
23rd Oct, 2025 - 4 min read

How a VC deal “collapsed” for a foodtech start-up after its loan-note holders “refused” its terms

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.

Tom Lyons
20th Oct, 2025 - 3 min read

Regan-backed Stolensky Ltd made loan to company in control of Barne Estate

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.

Tom Lyons
9th Jul, 2025 - 2 min read

Businessman Mark Reihill pursues French telco entrepreneur Stephane Fund for €1.3 million

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.

Tom Lyons
25th Jun, 2025 - 3 min read

“I felt alarmed and unsafe”: Corporate “spy” alleges he was tailed by “heavy-set” man in black car

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.

Tom Lyons
21st Jun, 2025 - 4 min read

KC Capital cleared to include allegations of “fraudulent misrepresentation and/or deceit” in lawsuit against concrete supplier

Keegan Quarries Ltd has strongly denied all allegations. Mr Justice Max Barrett has ruled however that the developer of a prime office building in Dublin 2 can amend its claim against its former concrete supplier.

Tom Lyons
30th Jan, 2025 - 3 min read

McGrattans Pub is a Dublin institution. Three companies linked to it are being sued by Mars Capital

Legal proceedings have been filed with the High Court against companies linked with McGrattans Pub off Baggot Street. The case is being brought by Mars Capital on foot of alleged debt obligations.

Francesca Comyn
29th Nov, 2024 - 2 min read

A UK Covid-19 contract, a finance deal, a criminal complaint, and a six-figure legal dispute

Irish finance firm Credebt Exchange and British medical supplier Aventis Solutions are battling it out over the alleged loss of €700,000 tied to a deal to purchase 42 million face masks for NHS workers from China.

Francesca Comyn
11th Oct, 2024 - 4 min read

Legal services company lodges debt claim against Web Summit

A company offering data-centric litigation services, including eDiscovery, has filed a summary summons against Manders Terrace, the company behind the tech conference group Web Summit.

Francesca Comyn
24th Sep, 2024 - 1 min read

Cork Port storm brewing as former CEO sues the semi-state

Eoin McGettigan announced in February he was leaving the Port of Cork Company after just shy of four years in the job. Now the business veteran has brought a legal claim against his former employer.

Francesca Comyn
27th Aug, 2024 - 2 min read
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