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Witness tells trial she was unaware of details of Michael Lynn's borrowings
Summary
During a multi‑million‑euro theft trial, Fiona McAleenan, a former solicitor at Michael Lynn & Co, testified that she was unaware of the details of Mr Lynn's borrowings. She explained that she had made several statements to Gardaí after receiving legal advice not to make further statements until certain proceedings were resolved, and that she had made up to eight additional statements once those proceedings were concluded. McAleenan said she had been involved in conveyancing in March 2007 and that she had been aware of Mr Lynn's general property portfolio but not the specifics of his borrowings. She denied signing any undertakings that would have made her aware of the details and claimed she had not been contacted by the Law Society about such matters. The trial, presided over by Judge Martin Nolan, continues with Mr Lynn pleading not guilty to 21 theft counts involving seven financial institutions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Witness tells trial she was unaware of details of Michael Lynn's borrowings. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 2007 Other
- October 23, 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 20, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-03-31 Publication
Why: Ms McAleenan said the reason the partnership never happened is because the accountant had advised that she would need sight of more detailed documentation but she never received those documents. CNI source report
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