Last year the asset freezing (Mareva) injunction, a powerful tool in commercial litigation, celebrated its 50th birthday. Fraser Mitchell, Benjamin Smith and Nicola Thompson reflect on how this and several other factors make the English Courts an advantageous choice for dispute resolution and subsequent enforcement and policing worldwide.

Read our article for Africa Legal here.

Fraser and Benjamin will be attending GC Forum Extractives on 11 February 2026 in Cape Town, and welcome conversations on dispute strategy, risk management, and enforcement planning. Contact them on LinkedIn here: Fraser Mitchell, Benjamin Smith.