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Proprietary and freezing injunctions post‑April 2025 in England and Wales: illustrative case summaries and practical points on CPR 25 reforms and the model proprietary and freezing order

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This Practice Note

This Practice Note provides a synopsis of illustrative decisions on applications for proprietary freezing injunctions from April 2025 onwards. It aims to convey the breadth of factual patterns and questions that can emerge in relation to these orders. For significant and illustrative rulings predating April 2025, see Practice Note: Proprietary freezing injunctions—key and illustrative decisions (pre-April 2025) [Archived]. For detailed guidance on the governing principles in proprietary freezing injunction matters, consult Practice Note: Proprietary freezing injunctions. Be aware that the CPR provisions concerning interim injunctive relief—covering both proprietary and freezing orders—were amended with effect from 6 April 2025. In particular, CPR 25 underwent substantial revision and the associated Practice Directions, together with the specimen draft orders contained in Annex A and Annex B to Practice Direction 25A, were revoked. From 6 April 2025, new model orders took effect, including a fresh model order for a freezing injunction, and an alternative model to be used ‘where both a proprietary injunction and a freezing injunction with related disclosure relief are being sought’ (see the ‘Important Note’ on the first page of the model orders)...

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