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Charity helping Ukrainian refugees gets injunction against 'ex' CEO after 'chaotic' week
Summary
In a High Court case on 14 July 2023, Together‑Razem Centre Company Limited secured a temporary injunction against its former CEO, Mr Wojciech Bialek, who allegedly seized the charity's offices after resigning in 2022. The charity, funded by the HSE and based in Cork, claims Bialek unlawfully took control of its premises at Kilnap Business Park, changed the locks, and threatened to alter or erase its records. The court heard that Bialek had been under investigation for financial and governance matters and that an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 11 July, which the charity says was invalid, removed the existing board and appointed new directors. The injunction, granted by Mr Justice Brian O'Moore, prohibits Bialek and others from removing, copying or transferring the charity's documents or funds, and bars them from representing themselves as officers of the charity. The order remains until the case returns to court on Monday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Charity helping Ukrainian refugees gets injunction against 'ex' CEO after 'chaotic' week. Charges or matters: unlawfully seized control of offices; changing locks; purportedly passed resolution removing directors. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- July 11 Other
- July 12 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-07-14 Publication
Case subjects
Respondent
Charges: unlawfully seized control of offices; changing locks; purportedly passed resolution removing directors (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- High Court
- The High Court
- Kilnap Business Park
- Old Mallow Road
Topics
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