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Freezing Injunctions in the UK: Quick Guide

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Freezing Injunctions in the UK: Quick Guide Property Legal, Risk & Compliance

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Legal · Injunctions

Freezing injunctions

Stopsassets moving
Worldwidepossible
Undertakingsrequired
Guidebelow
In short: A freezing injunction stops a defendant from moving or disposing of assets up to a set value while a claim is decided. Courts need a good arguable case and a real risk of assets disappearing, and the applicant must usually give undertakings to pay damages if the order was wrong. They can be domestic or worldwide and are used in fraud and crypto cases. Applications are complex and expensive.

Frequently asked questions

Who can get a freezing injunction?

Claimants with a strong case and risk of dissipation.

Is it expensive?

Yes; legal costs are significant.

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