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Sean Dunne's bankruptcy appeal opens before Supreme Court
Summary
Sean Dunne, a developer now based in the United States, has taken his appeal to the Supreme Court after the High Court refused to set aside his Irish bankruptcy. Dunne's lawyers, led by Bill Shipsey SC, argue that Irish law does not permit a double bankruptcy in different jurisdictions, citing that he was already declared bankrupt in the United States. They also contend that there are no Irish protocols allowing an Irish Official Assignee to work alongside a U.S. trustee in managing his estate. The appeal faces opposition from Ulster Bank and NAMA, Dunne's largest creditors, who maintain that the Irish adjudication should remain intact. The Supreme Court hearing, presided over by Chief Justice Susan Denham, Justice Mary Laffoy and Justice Peter Charleton, is scheduled to resume and is expected to conclude later tomorrow. The case highlights the conflict between Irish and U.S.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Sean Dunne's bankruptcy appeal opens before Supreme Court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- December 2013 Other
- July 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-03-25 Publication
Why: Today before a three judge Supreme Court, Mr Shipsey SC argued the Irish bankruptcy should be set aside because under Irish law a dual or second bankruptcy process is not permitted. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Irish High Court
Topics
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