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Full coverage: litigation

Black holes, fairground tricks and “catastrophic” losses: The epic Russia aviation suit begins

Global aircraft lessors are claiming billions in losses from aircraft detained in Russia following war sanctions. In a legal battle set to last six months, the Commercial Court got a first taste of why major insurers like Lloyds and AIG have declined cover.

Francesca Comyn
11th Jun, 2024 - 4 min read

“Cavalier to say the least”: ESB taken to court over alleged sensitive data release

A Co Antrim company is taking action against the ESB for damages said to top €1 million after allegedly sensitive pricing data was released to competitors in a tender process.

Francesca Comyn
10th Jun, 2024 - 2 min read

Davy dispute: Bank of Ireland in new €15m hold-back on stockbroker acquisition

Bank of Ireland has filed proceedings against Ailmount, representing former Davy investors, over its alleged exposure to historic legal claims following its takeover of the brokerage.

Francesca Comyn
29th May, 2024 - 2 min read

Claims of extortion, bullying and harassment fire up planning dispute in Co Wicklow

Last year, the developer Greg Kavanagh claimed a neighbour to the proposed housing project in Ashford, Co Wicklow had tried to extort millions off him. The woman in question has struck back, alleging bullying and intimidation by the developers.

Francesca Comyn
13th May, 2024 - 5 min read

Dolphin Trust: The unfolding UK chase for lost investment funds

When German property investment scheme Dolphin Trust collapsed in 2020, Irish investors were left millions out of pocket. Can the UK courts illuminate where the money went?

Francesca Comyn
15th Apr, 2024 - 4 min read

Glutton for punishment: Cake decoration makers lose yet again

Paul Coyle and his wife have now lost at least 24 times in the courts in an “incessant war” after they lost control of their cake decoration firm. Their behaviour has been previously described in the High Court as “indefensible and scandalous”.

Tom Lyons
28th Mar, 2024 - 2 min read

Riverdance star personally assured accountant €30m claim would not proceed, court hears

A summons was invalidly served on a British financial advisor alleged to have acted as a broker for Flatley in a 2018 insurance settlement, the High Court has ruled. The accountant claims Flatley told him he would drop the case against him.

Francesca Comyn
19th Feb, 2024 - 2 min read

Fota resort lawsuit settles with Chinese businessman back at the helm

Yuzhu Kang claimed business associates duped him out of his shareholding in Fota. Now he is back at the helm of the five-star resort after a court-approved settlement declares him to be the sole owner of the Cork hotel.

Francesca Comyn
15th Feb, 2024 - 3 min read

Discordant note: How an Irish musician turned entrepreneur is suing the start-up he founded for $10m

Mick Kiely raised millions of dollars to build a music startup called Xhail. At one stage he hoped it would be worth $250 million.

Barry J Whyte
6th Feb, 2024 - 6 min read

After a case involving his brother last week, now Greg Kavanagh is suing over a derelict mansion in Clonskeagh

Property developer Greg Kavanagh has filed a new legal action in relation to a long-running dispute in relation to Wynnstay House which was built in 1896.

Tom Lyons
22nd Jan, 2024 - 2 min read
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