That order arose out of unsuccessful proceedings in Norway by SJI against a number of former board members of Norwegian household renovations company, RenoNorden ASA. Mr Vigeland said SJI Investments decided not to fund the RenoNorden lawsuit any further after the costs of the claim overran expectations. Zurich asked the High Court to rule that Norway and not Ireland was the proper jurisdiction for the case. In November 2023, the High Court ruled that Norway was the correct jurisdiction for him to bring his case. He appealed and the Court of Appeal (CoA) which, in February 2025, upheld the High Court decision.

Source: The Irish Times November 18, 2025 05:58 UTC