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Derby & Co Ltd v Weldon (No 1)

[1990] Ch 48
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1989
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The court may grant a worldwide freezing injunction where there is a real risk of dissipation of assets outside the jurisdiction, subject to appropriate safeguards including the Babanaft proviso.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — worldwide Mareva / freezing orders

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