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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3800Solicitor-client dispute (client files, legal fees, general lien) · Co. Dublin · 16 Feb 2026

Michael Flatley seeks High Court order over client files from former solicitor

Michael Flatley brought an ex-parte application to the High Court seeking an order compelling his former solicitor Maxwell Mooney and Company to produce client files and account information relating to proceedings about his Cork mansion Castlehyde in Fermoy. The case, involving allegations over legal fees and a general lien on files, was granted short service and is set to be heard on Friday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatFlatley is seeking to compel Maxwell Mooney and Company to hand over files relating to proceedings about his Cork mansion Castlehyde in Fermoy, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe dispute involves allegations on both sides about legal fees and an alleged hold on files. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatFlatley is also seeking an order compelling Mooney to provide a copy of the Flatley client account. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA total of €487,837 had been paid by Flatley or on his behalf between May 2022 and August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIt was unclear whether €290,000 had been applied as fees or whether they remain held on account. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatFlatley alleged a failure to provide all client account information, which he claimed he requested three months ago. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA notice of a change of solicitors was filed on 10 December 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMooney has an office at Maynooth, Co Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAn ex-parte application was made to the High Court on Monday afternoon and short service was granted. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case will be heard by the High Court on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe president of the High Court, Justice David Barniville, granted the short service. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Feb2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Michael Flatley seeks High Court order in dispute with his former solicitor

    Reports Flatley's ex-parte application to the High Court for production of client files from former solicitor Mooney, with short service granted by Justice David Barniville and the case listed for Friday.

    victim, Michael Flatley, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Flatleysuspect, Maxwell Mooney, male, named, irish (judged from name)Maxwell Mooney