Freezing orders — also called freezing injunctions — are temporary court orders preventing someone from disposing of assets. Freezing orders were previously known as Mareva injunctions. They are frequently obtained during the course of commercial litigation and are an important tool used to preserve assets until a judgment debt is satisfied.

A freezing order may be granted prior to the trial or at any stage of a claim, including after judgment is obtained. Importantly, a judgment does not have to be from the domestic court only.

The court may grant a freezing order if it’s just and convenient. However, if you’re seeking an order we will have to show on your behalf that:

• You have at least a credible claim against the other party
• They own assets in this jurisdiction, and
• There is a significant risk of their dissipating of assets before you secure a final judgment.
• The expert commercial lawyers at top law firm ParrisWhittaker have substantial experience advising clients in Jamaica in relation to freezing orders and asset protection. In a notable case, a company subjected to a $513 million freezing order succeeded in having it discharged because of the lack of evidence against it.

Businesses and other organisations in the Turks and Caicos Island (TCI) could be served with third party disclosure orders from the English courts, following an important court ruling. The award-winning commercial litigation lawyers at ParrisWhittaker are experienced in representing individuals and organizations served with disclosure and other orders within the TCI and surrounding jurisdictions.

A third party disclosure order is an order requiring a person or organisation who isn’t party to the litigation to disclose information or documents in its possession. Such orders include the Norwich Pharmacal order which may be made against a party who is innocent of any crime or misconduct.get in touch with the award-winning team of commercial lawyers at ParrisWhittaker on +1.242.352.6112