He stood in the way of Apple, racked up debt, used forged documents and a front company. Brian McDonagh has been unyielding in his ambition to build a data centre. New High Court findings suggest he will pay a hefty price.
Like the sectors they serve, Ireland's corporate law firms are suffering the financial pain of the coronavirus pandemic. Drastic times call for a serious response.
Based in the Dublin suburb of Clonskeagh, Skillsoft emerged from Irish tech pioneer SmartForce. The company is now weighing up several restructuring options across Ireland, the UK and the US.
Irish airline CityJet was already suffering before the Covid-19 lockdown grounded its fleet – and the pandemic made a bad situation much worse. New documents reveal the company’s torrid trading performance and its plan for survival.
The fate of Vernon Catering is being closely watched as it is the first major examinership to take place since the emergence of Covid-19. And the signs look positive.
Thousands of businesses have stopped paying their rent amid the Covid-19 lockdown. Many landlords are willing to talk, some are giving their tenants relief – and others have already sent solicitors' letters.
As Covid-19 restrictions continue, Stephen McCarthy, the founder of BidX1, plans to form joint ventures with traditional property agents to allow them complete sales online without having the face-to-face meetings usually required.
Irish fashion designer Zoë Jordan is somewhat ahead of the curve. She made the decision to restructure late last year and, amidst the current crisis, is appreciating some of the benefits her new business model offers.
The negligence battle over the demise of Quinn Insurance is a private battle about money and financial loss. It is also about reputation and public accountability. A new Court of Appeal judgment has added to the tussle.
The tax authority has relaxed the residency requirements for tax exiles who have been locked down as a result of Covid-19. But, as we reveal the true scale of tax exiles, do we actually need new legislation governing the controversial issue?
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