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Case No. 3350Breach of contract (shareholding dispute) · Co. Dublin · 15 Apr 2026

Conor McGregor settles High Court case over whiskey brand shareholding

Conor McGregor and former sparring partner Artem Lobov settled a High Court dispute over an alleged 2017 oral agreement regarding Lobov's ownership of a 5% share in the Proper No Twelve Irish whiskey brand. The matter was resolved before Judge John Jordan, with both parties expressing satisfaction with the outcome.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatConor McGregor and Artem Lobov settled a High Court dispute over shareholding in a whiskey brand (irishtimes.com)
  • whatMcGregor denied there was an agreement (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBarrister Andrew Walker appeared for Lobov, instructed by Dermot McNamara solicitors, before Judge John Jordan (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMark Lynam, barrister for McGregor instructed by Mulholland Law, read a statement to the court (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLobov is Russian-born (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMcGregor said he was happy the matter was resolved and could focus on training for an upcoming fight (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLobov said he was happy with the resolution (irishtimes.com)
  • otherProper No Twelve was sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for an estimated $600 million (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMcGregor was reported to have received $130 million from the sale (irishtimes.com)
  • otherProximo cut ties with McGregor after a High Court jury found he assaulted Nikita Hand in December 2018 (irishtimes.com)
  • otherNikita Hand was awarded almost €250,000 damages by the jury (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Conor McGregor settles High Court case over whiskey brand

    Reports the settlement of the civil dispute, including background on the whiskey brand's sale to Proximo Spirits and the separate Nikita Hand assault case that led Proximo to cut ties with McGregor.

    victim, Artem Lobov, Russian, non-irishArtem Lobovsuspect, Conor McGregor, named, irish (judged from name)Conor McGregor