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Freezing injunctions in foreign proceedings

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Published on: 14 October 2014

Published by a LexisNexis Dispute Resolution expert

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Are there any trends emerging in the law in this area? How does this case fit in with other developments?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: Can it be expedient to grant a freezing injunction in relation to assets located in England which are the subject of forfeiture proceedings before a foreign court? Christopher Butcher QC, of 7 King’s Bench Walk, examines the Court of Appeal’s answer to that question.

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