Ireland Case Commentaries

Costs in the Cause for Withdrawn Discovery Motions: Insights from Brandon Point Holdings Ltd v Malin Corporation PLC [2022] IEHC 197

Date: Mar 26, 2022

Costs in the Cause for Withdrawn Discovery Motions: Insights from Brandon Point Holdings Ltd v Malin Corporation PLC [2022] IEHC 197 Introduction The case of Brandon Point Holdings Limited and Others...

Establishing Bankruptcy Summons Without a Judgment: Insights from Leonard & Woods Developments Ltd v A.A & S.H.

Date: Mar 26, 2022

Establishing Bankruptcy Summons Without a Judgment: Insights from Leonard & Woods Developments Ltd v A.A & S.H. Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a pivotal judgment on March 25, 2022,...

New Precedents on Jurisdiction and Service in Commercial Litigation: Analysis of Trafalgar Developments LTD v Mazepin & Ors [2022] IEHC 167

Date: Mar 26, 2022

New Precedents on Jurisdiction and Service in Commercial Litigation: Analysis of Trafalgar Developments LTD v Mazepin & Ors [2022] IEHC 167 Introduction Trafalgar Developments Ltd & ors v Mazepin &...

Security for Costs in Corporate Litigation: Insights from IEGP Management Co LTD By Guarantee v Cosgrove & Ors (IEHC 175)

Date: Mar 25, 2022

Security for Costs in Corporate Litigation: Insights from IEGP Management Co LTD By Guarantee v Cosgrove & Ors ([2022] IEHC 175) 1. Introduction The case of IEGP Management Co LTD By Guarantee v...

Lopes v Legal Aid Board: Standards for Judicial Review of Legal Aid Refusals

Date: Mar 25, 2022

Lopes v Legal Aid Board: Standards for Judicial Review of Legal Aid Refusals Introduction Lopes v Legal Aid Board (Approved) [2022] IEHC 166 is a notable decision delivered by Ms. Justice Siobhán...

Coughlan v Kerry Ingredients (Ireland) LTD: Establishing the Extent of Employer Liability in Chronic Workplace Injuries

Date: Mar 24, 2022

Coughlan v Kerry Ingredients (Ireland) LTD: Establishing the Extent of Employer Liability in Chronic Workplace Injuries Introduction Coughlan v Kerry Ingredients (Ireland) LTD ([2022] IEHC 195) is a...

The Exclusion of Local Authority Debts in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Chambers v Personal Insolvency Acts [2022] IEHC 180

Date: Mar 24, 2022

The Exclusion of Local Authority Debts in Personal Insolvency Arrangements: Chambers v Personal Insolvency Acts [2022] IEHC 180 Introduction The case of Chambers v Personal Insolvency Acts, 2012 -...

Imposing Solicitor and Own Client Costs on Unfounded Claims in Liquidation: Custom House Capital LTD v Companies Acts [2022] IEHC 179

Date: Mar 24, 2022

Imposing Solicitor and Own Client Costs on Unfounded Claims in Liquidation: Custom House Capital LTD v Companies Acts [2022] IEHC 179 Introduction The case of Custom House Capital LTD v Companies...

High Court Upholds Binding Heads of Terms in Share Sale, Rejecting Unilateral Funding Adjustments: Kennedy v Ward [2022] IEHC 158

Date: Mar 23, 2022

High Court Upholds Binding Heads of Terms in Share Sale, Rejecting Unilateral Funding Adjustments: Kennedy v Ward [2022] IEHC 158 Introduction In the case of Kennedy & Ors v Ward (Approved) ([2022]...

Mallinckrodt PLC v Companies Act, 2014: Establishing the Viability of Parallel Restructuring Proceedings

Date: Mar 23, 2022

Mallinckrodt PLC v Companies Act, 2014: Establishing the Viability of Parallel Restructuring Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Mallinckrodt PLC v Companies Act, 2014 (Approved) ([2022]...

Red Herring Seafood Ltd [2022] IEHC 161: Clarifying Burden of Proof for Director Restrictions under Companies Act 2014

Date: Mar 22, 2022

Red Herring Seafood Ltd [2022] IEHC 161: Clarifying Burden of Proof for Director Restrictions under Companies Act 2014 Introduction The case of Red Herring Seafood Limited [In Liquidation] v...

Identity Verification and Mutual Recognition in European Arrest Warrants: Minister for Justice and Equality v Huida [2022] IEHC 200

Date: Mar 22, 2022

Identity Verification and Mutual Recognition in European Arrest Warrants: Minister for Justice and Equality v Huida [2022] IEHC 200 Introduction The case of Minister for Justice and Equality v Huida...

Extension of Examinership Protection Period Under Exceptional Circumstances Beyond COVID-19

Date: Mar 22, 2022

Extension of Examinership Protection Period Under Exceptional Circumstances Beyond COVID-19 Introduction The case of Premier Periclause Limited v Companies Act, 2014 (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 217) was...

Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay in Medical Negligence Proceedings: Rooney v Health Service Executive

Date: Mar 22, 2022

Inordinate and Inexcusable Delay in Medical Negligence Proceedings: Rooney v Health Service Executive ([2022] IEHC 132) Introduction The case of Rooney v Health Service Executive (Approved) ([2022]...

Assessing Credibility in Asylum Cases: Insights from W.A. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor [2022] IEHC 163

Date: Mar 22, 2022

Assessing Credibility in Asylum Cases: Insights from W.A. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal & Anor [2022] IEHC 163 Introduction The case of W.A. v International Protection Appeals Tribunal...

Validating Debt Acquisition and Affidavit Evidence for Summary Judgment: Promontoria (Oyster) DAC v Langan & Ors [2022] IEHC 168

Date: Mar 22, 2022

Validating Debt Acquisition and Affidavit Evidence for Summary Judgment: Promontoria (Oyster) DAC v Langan & Ors [2022] IEHC 168 Introduction The High Court of Ireland delivered a significant...

Affirming Zoning Constraints for Strategic Housing Developments Under S.9(6)(b): Manley Construction LTD v An Bord Pleanála

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Affirming Zoning Constraints for Strategic Housing Developments Under S.9(6)(b): Manley Construction LTD v An Bord Pleanála Introduction Manley Construction Limited ("Manley"), the applicant, owns a...

Heather Hill Management Co. Ltd. v An Bord Pleanála & Ors: A Comprehensive Commentary on Planning Permission and Flood Risk Management

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Heather Hill Management Co. Ltd. v An Bord Pleanála & Ors: A Comprehensive Commentary on Planning Permission and Flood Risk Management Introduction Heather Hill Management Company CLG challenged the...

Defining Prejudice and Delay in Criminal Proceedings: A Detailed Commentary on Murphy v DPP [2022] IEHC 154

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Defining Prejudice and Delay in Criminal Proceedings: A Detailed Commentary on Murphy v Director of Public Prosecutions [2022] IEHC 154 Introduction The case of Murphy v Director of Public...

Res Judicata and Abuse of Process: Comprehensive Analysis of Scanlan v Danske Bank [2022] IEHC 160

Date: Mar 17, 2022

Res Judicata and Abuse of Process: Comprehensive Analysis of Scanlan v Danske Bank [2022] IEHC 160 Introduction The case of Scanlan v Danske Bank T/A Danske Bank & Ors (Approved) ([2022] IEHC 160)...