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Cross-border injunctions and declaratory relief: freezing (including proprietary), anti-suit/anti-enforcement, preservation and imaging orders, and declarations affecting foreign proceedings (England and Wales)

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On 6 April 2025, amendments to Part 25 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR 25) took effect. For guidance on the revisions to Part 25 and Practice Directions 25A and 25B, see Q&A: Where can I find information on the changes to Part 25 coming into force on 6 April 2025?

This Practice Note examines injunctive and declaratory remedies in cross-border proceedings. The relief considered includes:

  • freezing injunctions (including proprietary freezing injunctions)
  • anti-suit injunctions
  • preservation orders
  • imaging orders
  • declarations/declaratory relief (including negative declarations and declarations that may affect foreign proceedings)

Alongside the points set out here, the general rules for injunctive and declaratory relief remain applicable. For guidance, see: Interim and final injunctions—overview.

Freezing injunctions

A freezing injunction or order (previously known as a Mareva injunction, a term appearing in older authorities) is an interim measure restraining the respondent from dealing with or disposing of assets in a manner intended to frustrate enforcement of an existing or potential future judgment. For guidance on the general rules relating to freezing injunctions, see Practice Note: Freezing injunctions—guiding principles and for insight into the various...

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