Commercial Disputes Law
Mareva Injunction (Asset Freezing Order)
A court order freezing a defendant's assets to prevent them from being moved or dissipated before a judgment can be obtained and enforced.
Courts can grant this kind of injunction where there is a real risk that a defendant will dispose of or move assets specifically to defeat a future judgment, effectively freezing those assets so something remains to satisfy the decree once the case is decided.
Because it can significantly restrict a defendant's normal business or personal dealings, courts grant this relief cautiously, requiring strong evidence of the risk involved.
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