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This Practice Note considers anti-suit Injunctions which are a form of injunctive relief used to restrain a party from either commencing or continuing court proceedings. It explains what an anti-suit injunction is and the power of the courts to grant such an injunction. It then explores the basis on which an anti-suit injunction may be refused or granted. It considers the effect of a breach of an anti-suit injunction as well as the impact of foreign anti-suit injunctions on proceedings in the courts of England and Wales. Single forum anti-suit injunctions are also explained.

For guidance on:

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   making an application for an anti-suit injunction, see Practice Note: Anti-suit injunctions—making an application

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   anti-suit injunctions and the EU, see Practice Note: Anti-suit injunctions and EU court proceedings

3. •

   anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration, see Practice Note: Anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration (England and Wales)

Different considerations apply when dealing with the following:

1. •

   an anti-Enforcement injunction to restrain a judgment creditor from taking proceedings to enforce a judgment. For guidance, see Practice Note: Anti-enforcement injunctions

2. •

   an anti-suit