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Family's legal dispute over operation of hotel group is settled

Summary

In a Commercial Court case, Mary Flannery sued her family members and the company's accountant over control of Foxfield Inns Designated Activity Company, which owns hotels in Dublin and Galway. She alleged oppressive conduct under section 212 of the 2014 Companies Act. The defendants—her brothers Frank and Kevin Flannery, Kevin's wife Sheelagh, and accountant James Norton—denied the claims. The court heard that the company employed about 180 people and owned several properties, including the Eglington Hotel. After mediation, the parties reached a settlement. The court agreed that it could order Foxfield Inns to purchase Mary Flannery's and Andrena Moynihan's shareholdings. The settlement terms are confidential, and the matter was adjourned for mention in April. The judge welcomed the settlement.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Family's legal dispute over operation of hotel group is settled. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2022-01-11 Publication

Why: Counsel said that it had also been agreed that, if necessary, the action could be re-entered before the court in order to enforce the terms of the settlement. CNI source report

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