This Practice Note provides guidance on applying for a Freezing injunction (also known as a Mareva Injunction or freezing order) in support of proceedings outside the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales pursuant to section 25 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (CJJA 1982). It explains the discretionary power to grant such relief and the circumstances in which the court may exercise that power.

The guidance in this Practice Note, in addition to considering CJJA 1982, s 25, 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.

For guidance on applying for a freezing injunction and the applicable principles, see Practice Notes:

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   Freezing injunctions—guiding principles

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   Freezing injunctions—post-judgment

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   Freezing injunctions against third parties—the Chabra jurisdiction

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   Freezing injunctions—the application

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   Freezing injunctions—the draft order

For specific guidance on CJJA 1982, s 25 where