IrelandRevolut founder Nik Storonsky is facing a €17.5 million lawsuit from luxury yacht broker Cecil Wright & Partners, who allege he bypassed them to avoid paying a 5% commission on a €350 million superyacht purchase. According to court documents, Storonsky’s adviser initially contacted the broker in late 2024 to explore building a yacht, and later in early 2025 asked if there was a ready-made vessel available. Cecil Wright claims they recommended a specific 102-meter yacht being constructed by Lürssen, Germany, but Storonsky allegedly purchased it directly from the seller, Canadian businessman Patrick Dovigi, in January 2026. The broker argues it deserves the commission as the 'effective cause' of the sale despite being excluded from the transaction. Storonsky’s family office denies the claim, calling it baseless. The yacht’s ownership history includes a Brazilian buyer arrested in November 2025 for alleged fraud, after which Dovigi repurchased the boat before selling it to Storonsky. Cecil Wright has previously worked on high-profile yacht projects, including those linked to sanctioned individuals.
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