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Freezing order definition

What does Freezing order mean? In pensions practice, a freezing order is a temporary direction by The pensions regulator (TPR) that puts a defined benefit occupational pension scheme on hold while TPR considers whether to wind it up. It is a statutory power under the Pensions Act 2004. TPR must be satisfied that the order is necessary for member protection and that there is an immediate risk to members’ interests or to the scheme’s assets. A freezing order takes effect immediately and preserves the status quo: benefit accrual stops; the scheme cannot be wound up except by order of TPR; and trustees and employers...

Precedent without notice worldwide freezing injunction (WFO) order—Commercial Court, England and Wales (with penal notice, asset disclosure, exceptions and undertakings)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE

BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES

KING’S BENCH DIVISION

COMMERCIAL COURT

Before [ The Honourable Mr Justice OR The Honourable Mrs Justice ] [ insert name of judge ] (heard in private)

Claim No. [ insert claim number ]

Between: [ insert name(s) ] Claimant(s)/Applicant(s)

and [ insert name(s) ] Claimant(s)/Respondent(s)

[ The Claimant(s) and Defendant(s) in an Intended Action ]

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DRAFT Freezing order

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Penal notice

If you [ insert name of respondent(s) ] fail to comply with this order, you could be found in Contempt of Court and risk imprisonment, a fine, or confiscation of assets.

Any person who is aware of this order and does anything to assist or allow the Respondent to contravene it may likewise be found in contempt of court and could be imprisoned, fined, or have their assets taken by the court as a sanction.

1 THIS ORDER

1.1 This Freezing Injunction was duly granted against [ ] (the Respondent) on [ ] by Mrs/Mr Justice [ ] upon the application of [ ] (the Applicant)....

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