Amtivo sues rival West Assured over 'wholesale departure' of employees in High Court
Amtivo (Ireland) Ltd and its parent Amtivo Group Ltd brought a High Court action in Dublin on 8 July 2026 against rival West Assured Solutions Ltd, based in Loughrea, Co Galway, and eight former employees and contractors, alleging breach of contract and misuse of confidential information following what it called a 'wholesale departure' of staff. West Assured was founded in September 2024 by three former Amtivo employees, and the claims allege that 231 or 82 per cent of client transfers away from Amtivo between April 2025 and June 2026 went to the new firm. Judge Brian Cregan granted interim injunctions against Martin Heduvan, of Ballynacargy, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, who left Amtivo on 9 January 2026, restraining him from disclosing or using Amtivo's confidential information to solicit prospective clients. The case returns the following Friday for consideration of a further non-competition order, and the defendants deny the claims.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court8 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Amtivo (Ireland) Ltd and Amtivo Group Ltd brought a High Court action against West Assured Solutions Ltd and eight former employees and contractors, alleging breach of contract and misuse of confidential information following what it called a 'wholesale departure' of staff.
- Where
- The case was heard in the High Court in Dublin; West Assured is based in Loughrea, Co Galway.
- When
- West Assured was founded in September 2024 by three former Amtivo employees; Martin Heduvan left Amtivo on 9 January 2026; the High Court hearing took place on 8 July 2026.
- Other details
- Amtivo provides international certification including ISO certificates in quality management, health and safety, environmental management and information security.
- Brophy stated that West Assured was constituted in material part by the wholesale departure of six senior former employees and two former contractors, and that 231 or 82 per cent of client transfers away from Amtivo between April 2025 and June 2026 were to West Assured.
- Heduvan worked for Amtivo as an assessor and auditor with access to confidential information including client audit information, records and relationships.
- Amtivo is also suing four former employees and contractors: Kelly-Anne Heeney, Kelly McGrath, Mark Dwyer and Martina McElvaney.
- The defendants deny the claims against them.
- In court
- On 8 July 2026, Judge Brian Cregan granted interim injunctions against Martin Heduvan restraining him from disclosing or communicating Amtivo's confidential information to any competitor or third party and from using such information to solicit prospective clients.
- The case returns on Friday for consideration of a further order restraining Heduvan from competing with Amtivo in the Dublin area.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereWest Assured Solutions Ltd is based in Loughrea, Co Galway. (irishtimes.com)
- whenWest Assured was founded in September 2024 by three former Amtivo employees. (irishtimes.com)
- whenSix of the eight individuals left within a short space of around 15 months. (irishtimes.com)
- whenHeduvan finished employment with Amtivo on 9 January 2026. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe injunction also restrains Heduvan from using confidential information to solicit prospective clients to move away from Amtivo. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case returns on Friday for consideration of a further order restraining Heduvan from competing with Amtivo in the Dublin area. (irishtimes.com)
- courtAmtivo is also suing four former employees and contractors: Kelly-Anne Heeney, Kelly McGrath, Mark Dwyer and Martina McElvaney. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAmtivo provides international certification including ISO certs in quality management, health and safety, environmental management and information security. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe defendants deny the claims against them. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBrophy stated West Assured was constituted in material part by the wholesale departure of six senior former employees and two former contractors. (irishtimes.com)
- other231 or 82 per cent of client transfers away from Amtivo between April 2025 and June 2026 were to West Assured. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHeduvan worked for Amtivo as an assessor and auditor with access to confidential information including client audit information, records and relationships. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Jul2026Firm claims in High Court rival was set up thanks to ‘wholesale departure’ of employees
Reports the initial High Court hearing where Judge Brian Cregan granted interim injunctions against former employee Martin Heduvan, with a further non-competition order to be considered the following day.
accused, Martin Heduvan, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Martin Heduvanaccused, Catherine Howard, namedCatherine Howardaccused, Edel Murphy, named, irish (judged from name)Edel Murphyaccused, Gerard Kelly, named, irish (judged from name)Gerard Kellyaccused, Kelly-Anne Heeney, named, irish (judged from name)Kelly-Anne Heeneyaccused, Kelly McGrath, named, irish (judged from name)Kelly McGrathaccused, Mark Dwyer, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Dwyeraccused, Martina McElvaney, named, irish (judged from name)Martina McElvaney