Pre-Action Discovery

Pre-action discovery is an increasingly important element in civil litigation, in both the High Court and the county court.

Designed as a practical aid to the busy practitioner, this new work covers pre-action discovery generally and as provided by statute. The linked processes of Anton Piller orders and Mareva injunctions are described in detail.

After a general introduction, topics covered include:-

• Orders preceding property actions
• Orders preceding actions relating to death or personal injuries
• Orders in relation to information held by
• Orders to prevent destruction or concealment of evidence
• Service and execution of the Anton Piller order
• Orders bringing about preservation of assets: the Mareva Injunction or Order
• Application for a Mareva Order

The author is a barrister with many years experience of international litigation. This concise comprehensive text on a developing topic will be a valuable addition to the library of every civil litigation practitioner.