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Dispute between Dunnes and solicitor's firm admitted to Commercial Court
Summary
In April 2016 the Commercial Court admitted a dispute between the solicitor's firm Eversheds and Dunnes Stores over a claim for professional fees of about €1 million. Eversheds, which had acted for Dunnes on various matters, alleges that Dunnes has not paid the full amount it owes. The firm has exercised a solicitor's lien on materials, including planning documents, held on Dunnes's behalf. Eversheds claims that an agreement reached late last year required Dunnes to pay €465,000 by early February 2016; if unpaid, the firm would be entitled to more than €900,000 plus VAT of €210,000 and disbursements of €20,000. The solicitor's claim for €1.1 million was brought to the Commercial Court, where the judge rejected Dunnes's objection that Eversheds had delayed the application and adjourned the case to allow Dunnes to prepare its defence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dispute between Dunnes and solicitor's firm admitted to Commercial Court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 2016 Other
- 2016-04-11 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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