Clarity on the Merits Threshold for Freezing Injunctions: the Court of Appeal in Isabel dos Santos v Unitel S.A. – The 36 Group

Posted October 16th, 2024 in appeals, chambers articles, costs, freezing injunctions, injunctions, loans, news and tagged by sally

‘By a Judgment handed down on 30 September 2024 the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by Ms Isabel dos Santos against a worldwide freezing order (WFO) and a consequential costs order granted against her by Bright J on 20 December 2023. The Judgment provides welcome clarity in the wake of conflicting authority on the proper approach to the merits threshold for obtaining a freezing injunction, and also confirms the approach to be taken on costs.’

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The 36 Group, 9th October 2024

Source: 36group.co.uk