Could Russia launch a war across Europe? The Germans aren’t waiting to find out, writes Gordon Fairclough, The Wall Street Journal.
Denis Connolly, co-proprietor of the upmarket Wicklow wedding venue Tinakilly House, accepted under cross-examination that he used money advanced by his business partner to clear his own debts at a time when he was in financial difficulty.
The executive, who was accused of sexual discrimination against a male employee, had raised concerns about upcoming launch of erotic content, write Georgia Wells and Sam Schechner, The Wall Street Journal.
The British trading firm has locked horns with Aviva in the Irish courts over alleged discrimination against its Russian founder. The dispute could wind up back at the WRC where it all started.
Denis Connolly was defending eight sets of debt proceedings for millions of euro when he acquired Tinakilly House with wealthy Philippines-based businessman Gerard Lane in 2013, the High Court has heard.
Max Doyle’s Freight Ventures has already invested in start-ups, from logistics software to advanced paint for shipping vessels, and is eyeing a final close of the fund later this year.
Florida energy mogul Harry Sargeant III has been eyeing the country’s reserves for years. He’s on the cusp of the windfall of a lifetime, write Scott Patterson, Kejal Vyas and Alex Leary, The Wall Street Journal.
EY aviation finance sector leader Niamh Tobin talks to The Currency about deal flow in the aviation industry, the challenges of tariffs and how Ireland can maintain its leadership role.
Ronan McNamee’s investment firm has realised the most expensive retail real-estate sale in the exclusive Californian city so far this century.
Simultaneous insolvencies and new openings across the leading publican’s portfolio can be head-spinning. They reflect the fortunes of venues financed independently and carrying different baggage from pandemic times.
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