Dispute over merger of the Mercantile/Capital chain of pubs and hotels settled

A dispute over the merger of the Mercantile/Capital chains of pubs, hotels and restaurants in Dublin has been settled, the Commercial Court has heard, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

Publican Frank Gleeson had brought proceedings alleging shareholder oppression in Ardan Advisory Ltd which was formed out of the Mercantile/Capital group merger. The other shareholders in Ardan denied his claims.