Michael Twomey
Michael Twomey is a High Court judge overseeing the civil trial involving the co-founders of Web Summit. He has stated that a nine-week trial should be sufficient for resolving the disputes, despite concerns from the parties involved regarding the adequacy of this timeframe for their legal arguments.
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Mr Justice Michael Twomey argued that his colleagues should stop using Latin terms and instead use plain language that a reasonably intelligent person would understand.
‘So, yeah, I’d say let’s go ahead with the appeal’. Why won’t the courts use plain English? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-26
Mr Justice Michael Twomey encouraged potential litigants to engage in mediation, rather than litigation.
Judge warns litigants to undergo ‘reality check’ before suing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-11Mr Justice Michael Twomey fired a broadside against impenetrable Latin and legal jargon in a judgment.
A prima facie case of judges at odds over Latin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-10
Mr Justice Michael Twomey appointed a guardian to represent the best interests of the farmer.
Court steps in after man gives €350,000 to poor to get to heaven – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Michael Twomey is mentioned as a supplier for the restaurant's fish provenance.
You won’t eat like this anywhere else in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Mr Justice Michael Twomey presided over the case and expressed satisfaction with the resolution.
Bitter Web Summit dispute struck out and settled at High Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30
Mr Justice Michael Twomey presided over the legal proceedings involving the Web Summit shareholders.
Three angry men finally settle their differences – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
Mr Justice Michael Twomey is presiding over the High Court dispute involving the shareholders of Web Summit.
Web Summit founders settle acrimonious disputes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-27Mr Justice Michael Twomey is presiding over the High Court civil trial involving Web Summit shareholders.
Web Summit civil case further adjourned for talks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-26Mr Justice Michael Twomey wished to address the litigants directly to encourage mediation.
Web Summit court case adjourned to allow litigants consider judge’s mediation appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
Mr Justice Michael Twomey is overseeing the trial and has warned the parties about the lengthy process ahead.
Judge warns process could last until 2028 and suggests the parties reach mediated settlement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
Mr Justice Michael Twomey is presiding over the High Court trial involving Daire Hickey, Paddy Cosgrave, and David Kelly.
Daire Hickey to give evidence in bitter Web Summit legal dispute – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25Mr Justice Michael Twomey is hearing the five cases together in a High Court civil trial.
Web Summit may be funding part of Paddy Cosgrave’s estimated ‘€7m legal bill’, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19Michael Twomey is the judge presiding over the case involving Web Summit.
Web Summit director engaged in ‘active deception’, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-18Mr Justice Michael Twomey is overseeing the legal proceedings related to the Web Summit co-founders' disputes.
Web Summit co-founders yet to agree on mediator prior to High Court civil trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27
Mr Justice Michael Twomey ruled that a prima facie case of fraud against the stockbroking firm had been established.
Garda inquiry into controversial Davy bond deal ends with no prosecution direction from DPP – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Mr Justice Michael Twomey had rejected his claim that Hiscox was seeking to avoid its responsibility to him.
Michael Flatley loses appeal attempt over arbitration in dispute over Cork mansion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
Mr Justice Michael Twomey is presiding over the trial involving Paddy Cosgrave and his co-founders.
Paddy Cosgrave lawyers accused of seeking to ‘confine’ argument in High Court disputes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-13
