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Search orders

Our market-leading, multi-location team is experienced in both the execution and supervision of complex, multi-site, sensitive and time-critical search orders

Quick response:

Expertise in both London and the regions means our teams can mobilise quickly to execute or supervise multi-site search orders simultaneously

Tried and tested toolkit:

Our specialists have developed a toolkit to ensure efficient execution and seamless supervision of orders

Multi-disciplinary team:

Lawyers and in-house e-data specialists work together to preserve evidence and when appropriate to review it

We work with clients on all aspects of search orders. Having been involved in many multi-site, sensitive, and time sensitive search orders has allowed up to build a tried-and-tested toolkit to support clients efficiently. This includes advising on the suitability of a search orders to applying for the order and preparing for its execution.

When we have been appointed to act as an independent solicitor to supervise the execution of a search order, we are experienced in all aspects of the role from serving the order to producing detailed report(s) for the court. Our team with supervising solicitor experience are located across England and includes a number of females (important given Civil Procedure Rules requirements).

 

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Our latest work

Our advisers act on domestic and international matters of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.

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    Advised on a complex civil fraud search order matter involving a multi-million-pound misappropriation claim. Acting as lead supervising solicitor, managed simultaneous search order execution across multiple properties, oversaw privilege review of seized documents, and coordinated a large multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance, effective supervision and recovery of indemnity costs.

  • Client confidential

    Advised, as supervising solicitors, on executing search and seize orders across five London locations. Oversaw delivery up of materials and confidential information pursuant to High Court orders, with our team reviewing all items. Twelve Pinsent Masons solicitors were appointed as supervising solicitors to meet the client’s urgent, multi site requirements.

  • Birmingham Research and Development Limited

    Acted on a £8 million civil fraud claim for a public sector Claimant whereby multiple search orders, freezing orders and delivery-up orders were obtained against a large number of defendants and Judgment enforced against diverse personal assets. We managed third party professional advisers including private investigators, forensic accountants and PR crisis expert advisers.

Our expertise, at your disposal

With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.

Julian Diaz-Rainey

Partner

Julian is a leading figure in the field of corporate, commercial and sports disputes.

Alan Sheeley

Partner

Alan heads the firm's international civil fraud and asset recovery practice. He has extensive experience in advising clients on sensitive internal investigations, crisis management and obtaining or defending freezing injunctions.

Partner

Nick has over 25 years' experience as a disputes lawyer and advises in multijurisdictional actions in both the English High Court and international arbitral tribunals. He is identified as a leading individual for litigation in the major legal directories.

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Legal Director

Tom advises on a wide range of commercial disputes.

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Partner

Michael is a Partner advising on a wide range of corporate litigation, procurement challenges, competition litigation and professional negligence claims.

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Legal Director

Katie has a broad range of experience on commercial dispute resolution, including in defending group proceedings. Katie also advises on internal investigations and reputation management.

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Partner

Mike's primary area of expertise is in banking and financial services disputes arising from lending, hedging, regulated sales and private equity. Mike also advises in a wide range of commercial disputes, typically including cross jurisdictional issues.

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Partner

Andrew specialises in complex commercial dispute resolution and litigation, securities litigation, civil fraud claims and judicial review. Andrew has acted for clients on a wide variety of claims at all levels of the High Court including the Court of Appeal and UK Supreme Court and in Arbitrations.

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Legal Director

Andrew has a wide range of experience in commercial dispute resolution, including in the fields of litigation, arbitration and various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, such as mediation.

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Managing Senior Associate

Gabrielle is an experienced advisor on commercial and sports disputes.

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