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Freezing injunctions—post-judgment

Freezing injunctions—post-judgment This Practice Note discusses freezing injunctions granted after a claimant has obtained judgment against the defendant. For discussion of the principles that apply in pre-judgment applications for freezing injunctions, see Practice Note: Freezing injunctions—guiding principles. This guidance focuses on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further below in the main section titled: Court specific guidance. 6 April 2025 changes The CPR provisions relevant to interim injunctive relief, including freezing orders, were amended with effect from 6 April 2025. In particular, CPR 25 was revised extensively and the example draft freezing order included in Annex A of Practice Direction 25A was revoked. In its place, a new model order for a freezing injunction came into force on 6 April 2025. The changes were not intended to materially alter the substantive law or practice. However, the numbering and location of many of...