Mark Sanfey
Mark Sanfey is a judge in the Irish Commercial Court, recognized for overseeing complex commercial disputes. He recently presided over a case involving Connective Energy Holdings and Energia, where he agreed to suspend court directions to allow the parties to enter mediation.
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Mark Sanfey is the judge who entered the case to the commercial list.
Former CEO engaged in fraud on company involving millions, firm claims – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-19
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey admitted the case to the fast track commercial list.
State faces further lawsuit over cancelled international protection centre in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey admitted the case to the Commercial Court.
Companies sue Ministers over alleged breach of €4.4 million contract for IP accommodation centre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey presided over the case against David Dunbar and imposed a fine for contempt.
Wexford operator of ‘dodgy box’ service narrowly misses jail for criminal contempt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was informed that Mr Dunbar was consenting to various reliefs sought by Sky arising from his copyright infringement.
Wexford man must pay €480,000 damages for ‘dodgy box’ copyright infringement, court rules – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey presides over the case involving Noel O’Callaghan and his sons.
Hotelier Noel O’Callaghan takes legal action against two sons – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey on Tuesday refused the Flatley side’s application for key documentation from Novellus Finance Ltd and the receivers who were appointed over Castlehyde.
Michael Flatley refused access to documents in row over legal fees and receiver costs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey refused to admit the case to the fast track due to culpable delay.
Construction firm sues over alleged €6.8m defects in glazing to Dublin office block – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey admitted Comreg’s proceedings against Sky to the fast track Commercial Court.
Sky Ireland tells court it is not obliged to give end of contract notice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-23
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey is overseeing the case and has warned Mr Dodd about the limits of his patience.
Sky alleges Co Wexford man may have made €450,000 a year from ‘dodgy box’ service – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-19
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey rejected an application to fast track the case against Paddy McKillen junior.
Judgment for €8.7m sought against Paddy McKillen junior, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey is overseeing the court proceedings involving Colm Wu.
Colm Wu firms allegedly owed €3m for housing Ukranians, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-11
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey presided over the case involving Keith O'Brien and noted the personal anguish in O'Brien's situation.
Irish worker who ‘spied’ for rival firm and destroyed phone with axe avoids court sanction – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-10
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey presided over the case brought by Sustainable Communities against John Geoghegan.
High Court action brought over €17m land sale which allegedly fell through in 2009 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-08
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey set dates for affidavits to be filed and submissions to be made.
Security for costs application against Michael Flatley is attempt to ‘embarrass’ him, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey presided over the court proceedings involving O'Brien.
Former Irish Rippling employee says he passed information to rival firm for payments, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey admitted the case to the list and approved directions for its hearing.
Energy firms claim Energia has not paid them €3.9m for power output – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was told the matter had been settled.
After-hours air ambulance service contract dispute settled, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-01Mr Justice Mark Sanfey presided over the case involving Keith O'Brien.
Rippling case focusing on where payment to HR manager came from, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey is overseeing the legal proceedings related to the Castlehyde mansion.
Fresh row emerges over legal costs in case over Michael Flatley mansion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26Mr Justice Mark Sanfey was told Mr O’Brien was now co-operating with efforts to recover the information on his devices.
Manager alleged to have passed trade secrets now co-operating in information recovery, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24Mr Justice Mark Sanfey stated he would not tolerate any further delay by Colm Wu in providing information.
Businessman Colm Wu told by judge no further delay will be tolerated over providing information – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey is overseeing the case involving Keith O'Brien and has expressed concerns about his situation.
Dublin office worker accused of passing trade secrets to rival firm has destroyed phone, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey lifted an order that had prevented media reporting of an application by Rippling.
Global human resources giant claims rival used Dublin office employee to obtain trade secrets – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey agreed to strike out the case with costs to the plaintiff.
Challenge withdrawn over contract for Defence Forces uniforms, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey to decide some costs issues around the recent court appearances.
Michael Flatley hails victory in keeping mansion from receivers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
Mark Sanfey is the judge overseeing the case regarding the loan dispute involving Michael Flatley.
Michael Flatley to pay off multimillion euro loan at centre of Castlehyde dispute – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06Mr Justice Mark Sanfey agreed to enter the case to the Commercial Court.
Solicitors in dispute with real estate management firm over €1.3m Dublin properties – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
Mr Justice Mark Sanfey is presiding over the case involving Michael Flatley and his mansion.
Michael Flatley’s lawyers claim neighbour has agreed deal for Castlehyde mansion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27Mr Justice Mark Sanfey decided to proceed with the injunction hearing in the Commercial Court.
Michael Flatley ‘ready, willing and able’ to pay off €5.6m loan at centre of dispute linked to Castlehyde – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26