Debenhams landlords granted leave to challenge store leases

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Debenhams’ landlords were granted leave by the High Court to bring proceedings challenging the retailer’s store leases, reported on 16 June 2020.

The proceedings concern Debenhams stores on Patrick Street in Cork and Henry Street in Dublin.

The landlords are seeking declarations that the leases have ended and orders concerning unpaid rent.

Debenhams’ Irish operations are being liquidated after the company announced the closure of its 11 stores in April 2020.