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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Scorned wives locked in battle over bigamist husband's £1.8m fortune after he secretly married BOTH of them
Accountant wed both women in Vegas chapels just 600m apart WILL ROW Scorned wives locked in battle over bigamist husband's £1.8m fortune after he secretly married BOTH of them TWO wives are locked in a battle over their bigamist husband's £1.8million fortune after he secretly married both of them. Accountant James Dinsdale died of cancer aged 55 in October 2020 - leaving second wife Margaret Dinsdale to sort his affairs. Advertisement 4 Margaret Dinsdale discovered her late husband was already married Credit: Champion News Service 4 He was still married to first wife Victoria Fowell Credit: Supplied by Champion News But the 41-year-old beautician found out James was still legally married to his first wife Victoria Fowell. The discovery meant her marriage was "void" - leaving Dinsdale with no automatic right to inherit the £1.8million fortune. Both women are now battling at the High Court after she claimed she deserved a share of the cash as she married James "in good faith". The court heard James married Fowell - a cosmetic dentist - in 2012 after whisking her off to Las Vegas. Advertisement But the pair never got divorced and he wed Dinsdale five years later at a Vegas chapel just 600m from his first wedding location. Dinsdale's lawyer said she had no clue James was still married and believed the money would be shared between her and her husband's son William under intestacy rules. Jonathan Davey KC added: "She understood the marriage between the deceased and Dr Fowell to have ended some time prior to the relationship between the deceased and the claimant beginning. "We have no idea what James' state of mind was, perhaps he didn't realise he wasn't divorced. Advertisement "Margaret's assertion is that she believed the deceased to be unmarried and already divorced when she married him in good faith." Dinsdale has made a claim for "reasonable provision" from James' estate under the 1975 Inheritance Act, amounting to at least half of his £1.8million. The bid has been brought against both Fowell and James' 28-year-old son William. Mr Davey said James and Dinsdale had a "loving relationship" and that she looked after him "24 hours a day" after he was diagnosed with cancer. Advertisement He added: "She and James had a relatively lavish lifestyle, which was funded by his wealth and she was entirely financially dependent on the deceased," he said. "Dr Fowell and William Dinsdale were not being financially maintained by the deceased at the time of his death." The court heard Dinsdale has already reportedly received £375,000 "from the estate or in sums derived from James" but her lawyer claims the amount is £20,000. High Court judge Master James Brightwell allocated the cash-strapped second wife £50,000 from the estate to help cover her bills and contribute towards hefty lawyers' bills as the case progresses. Advertisement He directed there should now be a future hearing focusing on how James' estate should be divided up between his two wives and son. Under the Inheritance Act, payouts to those treated as a spouse or civil partner are higher than to unmarried partners of a deceased person. 4 James Dinsdale died of cancer in 2020 Credit: Supplied by Champion News 4 Dinsdale has launched a bid at the High Court Credit: Champion News Service
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Scorned wives locked in battle over bigamist husband's £1.8m fortune after he secretly married BOTH of them
Accountant wed both women in Vegas chapels just 600m apart WILL ROW Scorned wives locked in battle over bigamist husband's £1.8m fortune after he secretly married BOTH of them Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO wives are locked in a battle over their bigamist husband's £1.8million fortune after he secretly married both of them. Accountant James Dinsdale died of cancer aged 55 in October 2020 - leaving second wife Margaret Dinsdale to sort his affairs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Margaret Dinsdale discovered her late husband was already married Credit: Champion News Service 4 He was still married to first wife Victoria Fowell Credit: Supplied by Champion News But the 41-year-old beautician found out James was still legally married to his first wife Victoria Fowell. The discovery meant her marriage was "void" - leaving Dinsdale with no automatic right to inherit the £1.8million fortune. Both women are now battling at the High Court after she claimed she deserved a share of the cash as she married James "in good faith". The court heard James married Fowell - a cosmetic dentist - in 2012 after whisking her off to Las Vegas. But the pair never got divorced and he wed Dinsdale five years later at a Vegas chapel just 600m from his first wedding location. Dinsdale's lawyer said she had no clue James was still married and believed the money would be shared between her and her husband's son William under intestacy rules. Jonathan Davey KC added: "She understood the marriage between the deceased and Dr Fowell to have ended some time prior to the relationship between the deceased and the claimant beginning. "We have no idea what James' state of mind was, perhaps he didn't realise he wasn't divorced. "Margaret's assertion is that she believed the deceased to be unmarried and already divorced when she married him in good faith." Dinsdale has made a claim for "reasonable provision" from James' estate under the 1975 Inheritance Act, amounting to at least half of his £1.8million. The bid has been brought against both Fowell and James' 28-year-old son William. Mr Davey said James and Dinsdale had a "loving relationship" and that she looked after him "24 hours a day" after he was diagnosed with cancer. He added: "She and James had a relatively lavish lifestyle, which was funded by his wealth and she was entirely financially dependent on the deceased," he said. "Dr Fowell and William Dinsdale were not being financially maintained by the deceased at the time of his death." The court heard Dinsdale has already reportedly received £375,000 "from the estate or in sums derived from James" but her lawyer claims the amount is £20,000. High Court judge Master James Brightwell allocated the cash-strapped second wife £50,000 from the estate to help cover her bills and contribute towards hefty lawyers' bills as the case progresses. He directed there should now be a future hearing focusing on how James' estate should be divided up between his two wives and son. Under the Inheritance Act, payouts to those treated as a spouse or civil partner are higher than to unmarried partners of a deceased person. 4 James Dinsdale died of cancer in 2020 Credit: Supplied by Champion News
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Haig Partners Serves as the Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Tom Dinsdale Automotive to the Rydell Company
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Haig Partners LLC, the leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto and heavy truck dealers in the U.S., served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Tom Dinsdale Automotive in the sale of its three dealerships to The Rydell Company. The dealerships included in this sale were Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet Cadillac GMC and Tom Dinsdale Hyundai in Grand Island, NE, and Tom Dinsdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram ('CDJR') in Hastings, NE. Founded in 2003 by Tom Dinsdale and his wife Kim, Tom Dinsdale Automotive grew over time to become one of Central Nebraska's most recognizable groups. The group's GM dealership, Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet Cadillac GMC, is particularly well known for its facility, which is one of the largest GM facilities in the world at over 70,000 ft 2 and its Cadillac franchise. This is the only Cadillac franchise between Omaha and Denver. Tom Dinsdale Automotive became a beloved local brand through its many charitable endeavors and community involvement. The Dinsdale family, along with the Tom Dinsdale Automotive dealerships, have been highly charitable and supportive of the Grand Island and Hastings communities. The group directly supported more than 80 charities and were highly involved with the Nebraska State Fair, Hastings College, Grand Island Central Catholic, Hastings St. Cecelia and Heartland United Way. The group's high level of charitable involvement created strong local relationships and directly supported the Central Nebraska community in which most of Tom Dinsdale Automotive's customers work and live. The sale of Tom Dinsdale Automotive represents the Dinsdale family's exit from automotive retail but the family will remain active in the community and State of Nebraska with other business interests. Also, Tom will never be too far away from his beloved Cornhusker football. Tom Dinsdale, shared, 'It was not an easy decision to sell. But it made sense at this point for myself and my family to retire. I will forever be proud of the group I built and want to thank my teammates for their many years of dutiful service. I am very grateful to our long-time advisors and CPAs, James Anderson, and Matt Peppmuller of Forvis Mazars, for their advice and introduction to John Davis and the team at Haig Partners. My wife Kim and I knew in our first meeting that they were the perfect fit for us. John Davis, and his teammate Erik Haig, went the distance – visiting with us in person, carefully listening to our goals, and crafting a compelling marketing package for our company that helped attract an excellent buyer in The Rydell Company. I know my former employees and neighbors in Grand Island and Hastings are in excellent hands.' With this acquisition, the Dinsdale dealerships will join The Rydell Company, a highly respected and rapidly expanding automotive retail organization with a rich history in the Midwest. Founded in the 1940s by Leonard Rydell in Minnesota, the Rydell Company later expanded under his son, Wes. It now operates over 80 dealerships across 17 states. The organization operates under a common philosophy, but not under common ownership. They strive to provide opportunities for their partners to acquire ownership of the dealership operations. John Davis, Managing Director at Haig Partners, shared, 'It was a pleasure to assist Tom and Kim Dinsdale in the sale of their dealerships to The Rydell Company. The satisfying part of our role in a transaction is helping our clients achieve their goal. Tom and Kim had carefully built their empire in Grand Island and Hastings over the course of two decades, and we knew it was going to be critical to find a buyer that was going to take great care of their employees and honor their legacy of community and charitable involvement. When The Rydell Company expressed interest, I knew we had a serious, fair and reliable buyer at the table. They have a very experienced team and that has made this transaction a very smooth process. The automotive buy-sell market continues to heat up as we head deeper into 2025. After a slow start to the year, buyers and sellers are getting off the sidelines, thanks to alleviated concern around tariffs. And although dealership profits have fallen from their peak, valuations remain high and many dealers are choosing to sell to capitalize on still-high dealership values.' Stephen Dietrich, Sarah Seeding and Anna Ayar from Holland & Knight provided legal counsel to the seller and James Anderson and Matt Peppmuller from Forvis Mazars provided closing assistance and accounting services to the seller. Haig Partners has advised on the sale of 28 dealerships so far in 2025. To learn more about the sale of Tom Dinsdale Automotive Group, or learn more about dealership market trends and values, contact John Davis at john@ About Haig Partners Haig Partners is a leading buy-sell advisory firm that helps owners of higher-value auto, truck, RV and motorsports dealerships maximize the value of their businesses when they are ready to sell. The team at Haig Partners has advised on the purchase or sale of more than 520 dealerships with a total value of over $10.5 billion. It has represented 30 dealership groups that qualify for the Top 150 Dealership Groups list published by Automotive News, more than any other firm. Clients of Haig Partners benefit from the group's collective experience as previous executives with leading companies such as Ally Financial, AutoNation, Bank of America, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, FORVIS, J.P. Morgan, the Sewell Automotive Companies and Toyota Financial Services. Leveraging its unmatched expertise and extensive relationships, Haig Partners guides clients to successful outcomes through a confidential and customized sales process. The firm authors The Haig Report ®, the leading industry quarterly report that tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values, and co-authors NADA's Guide, 'Buying and Selling a Dealership.' Haig Partners team members are frequent speakers at industry conferences and are regularly quoted in reputable media outlets, including Reuters, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNBC, BBC, Automotive News, Wards, CarDealershipGuy and CBT News. For more information, visit
Global News
10-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
G7 summit expected to bring big economic boost to Calgary and some big headaches for residents
The upcoming G7 summit, scheduled to take place June 15-17 in Kananaskis, Alta., will bring huge economic benefits to the city of Calgary. However, residents are being warned to prepare for some delays and inconveniences when navigating around the city. 'We will roll out the red carpet for more than 70 heads of government and international organizations, 2,000 delegates, and 1,400 journalists,' said Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, when she and other city officials met with the media on Monday to provide an update on preparations for next week's summit. 'All of our extra guests means that we'll see a bit more congestion on our streets and in our restaurants. You'll notice increased traffic activity around key areas, particularly the Calgary International Airport and throughout our downtown core. Dignitaries and delegations will be arriving throughout the weekend. And police-led motorcades will move them through the city on a regular basis,' added Gondek. Story continues below advertisement She's urging residents to exercise patience, give themselves a bit more time to get where they're going, and if possible, take public transit or work from home. View image in full screen Chris Dinsdale, CEO of the Calgary Airport Authority, said there will be no curbside stopping or parking allowed and no stopping or parking anywhere on the perimeter of the airport during the G7 Summit. Global News The CEO of the Calgary Airport Authority, Chris Dinsdale, said there will be some significant changes to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the Calgary airport: no curbside stopping or parking, no stopping or parking anywhere along the perimeter of the airport and the closure of the tunnel on Airport Trail between 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 15 until 12 noon on June 18. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Drivers should plan ahead for alternative routes for accessing Deerfoot from the northeast, such as Country Hills Boulevard,' said Dinsdale, who added the restrictions for vehicles 'will be strictly enforced.' Dinsdale said drivers should also be prepared to stop or pull over for the motorcades that will be moving around the terminal area. Story continues below advertisement For the hundreds of protestors who are expected to descend on Calgary, there will be three designated protest locations including Municipal Plaza, located in front of Calgary city hall — Enoch Park, located at 11 Avenue and Macleod Trail — and 15 Street and McKnight Boulevard northeast. 1:55 RCMP unveils security operation plans for G7 summit The president of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Deborah Yedlin, estimates the G7 summit will bring an economic boost of $190 million to the city and up to $240 million to Alberta with as many as 10,000 hotel bookings directly tied to the G7 summit. 'Hotels, restaurants, retailers, security, event management, you name it — this means real, immediate opportunities for small and small local businesses and short-term job creation for all Calgarians,' said Yedlin. 'It's an opportunity to showcase all that Alberta has to offer.' The CEO of Tourism Calgary, Alisha Reynolds, expects the summit to contribute to a record breaking year for tourism, describing it as an opportunity 'to ensure they leave with a lasting impression.' Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen The dignitaries attending the G7 Summit will be presented with a gift basket of locally made goods, including one of Calgary's signature Smith-built white hats. Global News When the dignitaries attending the meeting arrive this weekend, they will be presented with a gift basket of local goods, including one of Calgary's signature Smith-built white hats. But there won't be an official ceremony. 'This white-hatting will look a little bit different,' said Gondek. 'While every dignitary, including the prime minister, will still receive a signature Smith-built white hat — there just won't be a formal ceremony. Instead, the white hats and other gifts from Calgary will go through the required security protocols and be shared with visiting leaders during their stay.' Gondek has also confirmed she will be meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney when he arrives in the city this weekend.
Calgary Herald
29-04-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Calgary airport sees record number of passengers, retail revenue and cargo landings in 2024
Article content Airport Improvement Fees, which are tacked onto passengers' ticket prices, brought in $216 million in revenue in 2024. Dinsdale said YYC hasn't raised this tax in recent years, which he argued has 'squeezed' the airport's ability to generate more revenue. Article content 'But that's very much on purpose because we want to keep flying as affordable as possible,' he said. Article content On the expenses side, Dinsdale said the airport paid the city $21.3 million in property tax in 2024 and also paid $53 million in federal taxes and payments. Article content The airport authority experienced a $30.5-million net accounting deficit in 2024. But on its cash flow, revenues minus expenses came to $230 million last year and Dinsdale said the authority maintains a cash balance of roughly $200 million to help pay for major projects. Article content Article content Of those projects, Dinsdale's report cited the $200-million overhaul of its west runway, which began last April and is expected to last two years. Another major project is the airport's $50-million shift toward centralized security screening. Article content The airport intends to close three of its pre-boarding security lines in its domestic terminal and replace them with a larger, centralized lane. New screening technology will allow security staff to move passengers through the lane more quickly, as they'll be able to leave their electronics and liquids in their carry-on bags. Article content
