Peter Lavelle granted hearing in €6m loan claim

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Peter Lavelle was granted a full hearing in a €6m loan claim at the High Court, reported on 6 July 2016.

Stapleford Finance had sought summary judgment over loans Anglo Irish Bank provided for property investments. Ms Justice Marie Baker found Mr Lavelle had arguable defences concerning consumer protection and interest calculations, while rejecting assignment and limitation arguments as available defences.