"Mr Justice Simpson freed the star from the temporary injunction obtained by an entertainment firm due to the risk he could ultimately suffer "potentially unquantifiable" lost revenue. A jubilant Mr Flatley declared the outcome a "fantastic victory" in his wider legal battle with Switzer Consulting Ltd over control of the multi-million production ahead of a 30th anniversary tour opening next week in Dublin."
""I'm very pleased not just for myself, but for my dancers, my cast and crew and everyone who believed in me. "The show goes on and we are going to lift the roof (in Dublin) on Thursday.""
"Senior counsel for Switzer, Gary McHugh KC, contended that the arrangement began to break down when Mr Flatley "went on a solo run" towards the end of 2025. During a "bizarre" meeting last October he allegedly discussed handing over his affairs and having all debts cleared in a bid to restructure what had been set up. "Mr Flatley demonstrates fleetness of foot with this new deal," the barrister submitted. "Mr Flatley pirouettes on the 2024 licence agreement, and then is now seeking to soft shoe shuffle into"
Justice Simpson released Flatley from a temporary injunction that had prohibited canceling, postponing, or interfering with Lord of the Dance performances. The judge cited the risk that Flatley could suffer potentially unquantifiable lost revenue. Switzer Consulting Ltd sued Flatley for alleged breach of a July 2024 service agreement to run the touring operation. Switzer earlier obtained an ex-parte interim order. The court heard Flatley received nearly £430,000 in royalties over a 15-month period and that 268 performances are booked across Europe and North America. Counsel for Switzer alleged Flatley directly interfered with the business and attempted to restructure arrangements during a "bizarre" meeting.
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