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Settlement between developer and fund over Dublin quays property broke down, court told

Date
2022-01-21
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The High Court heard that a settlement between developer Pat Ryan and the financial fund Dengrove Designated Activity Company over a €12m loan for a commercial property site on Dublin's south city quays has collapsed. The dispute centres on whether Ryan can redeem the mortgage on the property, valued at about €22m, or whether redemption is contingent on all sums due to Dengrove being discharged by Ryan and his partners. Dengrove claims the borrowings are subject to an 'all sums due' mortgage and that the partnerships owe the fund approximately €430m. Ryan has amended his claim and applied for discovery of material he says is relevant to his case, alleging that Dengrove and its agents inflated indebtedness and altered interest rates to avoid tax. Dengrove denies these allegations and argues the discovery request is a fishing expedition that would breach confidentiality.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Settlement between developer and fund over Dublin quays property broke down, court told. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Case subjects

Pat Ryan

Applicant

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court
Address Area
  • Moss Street
  • Gloucester Street
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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