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Disputes involving top solicitors firm resolved, High Court hears
Summary
In January 2017 the High Court heard and resolved two separate disputes involving KOD Lyons, a prominent Dublin solicitors' firm. The first case saw Michael Kelleher, a former partner, bring proceedings against fellow partners John O'Doherty and Aine Flynn, alleging he had been frozen out of the practice. The court found the claims denied, noting that the partners had recognised the partnership could no longer continue. After significant talks, the parties agreed to resolve their differences, allowing the case to be struck out. Kelleher will leave the firm to set up his own practice, while KOD Lyons will continue. The second case involved KOD Lyons suing former solicitors Freda Murphy and Niamh O'Brien for breach of contract and seeking injunctions. That action was also settled amicably, with no terms disclosed, and the case was adjourned to implement the settlement. All parties thanked the court for facilitating the talks. The court welcomed the settlements.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Disputes involving top solicitors firm resolved, High Court hears. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- April 2017 Other
- 2017-01-20 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: No terms of the agreement was revealed in open court and the case was adjourned to allow the settlement be implemented.
Applicant
Outcome: No terms of the agreement was revealed in open court and the case was adjourned to allow the settlement be implemented.
Applicant
Outcome: No terms of the agreement was revealed in open court and the case was adjourned to allow the settlement be implemented.
Applicant
Outcome: No terms of the agreement was revealed in open court and the case was adjourned to allow the settlement be implemented.
Applicant
Outcome: No terms of the agreement was revealed in open court and the case was adjourned to allow the settlement be implemented.
Applicant
Outcome: No terms of the agreement was revealed in open court and the case was adjourned to allow the settlement be implemented.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- The High Court
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