Based on author's thesis (doctoral - University of Cambridge, 2017) issued under title: Private international law aspects of freezing injunctions.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Historical foundations of freezing injunctions -- Theoretical foundations of freezing injunctions -- Theoretical foundations of jurisdiction in private international law -- Application of jurisdictional theories -- Reform proposals -- The relationship between freezing injunctions and other interim relief -- Conclusions.

"Over 70% of cases in London's Commercial Court involve at least one foreign party. The availability of pre-judgment freezing injunctions is one the key attractions for foreign litigants in high-value, cross-border cases. This draconian form of relief, famously described as one of the nuclear weapons in the courts' armoury, is frequently invoked as a tactictal tool to put pressure on defendants. By challenging the long-established view that freezing injunctions operate in personam, the author demonstrates that their current scope does not strike a fair balance between the interests of the parties and creates a real risk of encroachment upon the jurisdiction of foreign courts. The requirements for obtaining a freezing injunction are examined in both domestic and international cases, starting with their historical foundations. The book identifies serious concerns about the claimant-friendly approach of the English courts with an emphasis on the application of private international law rules. The author proposes a range of reforms with the aim of strengthening the equality of the parties and eliminating interference with the sovereignty of foreign states"-- Provided by publisher.