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Solicitor discharged from bankruptcy seven years after adjudication

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 17 June 2024, former solicitor John Tobin was formally discharged from bankruptcy after seven years of proceedings that began with a €405,000 judgment secured by Revenue in 2017. Tobin had been declared bankrupt in 2017 and was set for discharge in 2018, but the Official Assignee (OA) sought an extension in 2021, citing Tobin's alleged failure to fully cooperate with the OA regarding his assets. The OA obtained an interim extension order and also appealed the 2017 adjudication, but both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court dismissed his appeals. The case was heard by Mr Justice Mark Sanfey, who was informed by Edward Farrelly SC that the parties had reached a settlement after extended out‑of‑court discussions. The settlement included Tobin making a financial contribution to his bankruptcy estate and providing additional documentation to the OA.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Solicitor discharged from bankruptcy seven years after adjudication. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• 2024-06-17 Publication

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Stage Appeal

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