Description
Book SynopsisDisclosure of Information: Norwich Pharmacal and Related Principles offers clear and concise procedural guidance and comprehensive legal analysis of the key ingredients of the jurisdiction dealing with: · Wrongdoing · Involvement · Necessity · Discretion and scope of relief It is the only book available that deals solely with this important and distinctive power of disclosure developed (and continuing to develop) in the English Courts. This invaluable resource: · considers Norwich Pharmacal orders in depth as well as examining the Bankers Trust jurisdiction and other species of relief such as third-party disclosure, pre-action disclosure and the use of subject access request · addresses developments in the field of third party disclosure in proceedings issued against persons unknown · includes practical examples illustrating how the jurisdiction is relevant in different scenarios that can be faced · explores specific topics such as the use of Norwich Pharmacal against internet service providers and social media operators · includes a chapter on the extra-territorial scope of the Norwich Pharmacal jurisdiction - of particular interest to litigators dealing with cross-border fraud issues The book combines detailed legal commentary with sound practical guidance and is essential reading for litigation practitioners and practitioners involved in commercial disputes. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Practice and Procedure online service.
Trade ReviewThe ... great attraction of this book is in its referencing of offshore material, where there is lots of important case law which is often otherwise difficult to locate. -- Charles Hollander KC * Law Society Gazette *
The extensive citation of case law from abroad is particularly useful; many of the authorities identified are very hard to locate elsewhere...the book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to obtain or resist a Norwich Pharmacal order. -- Charles Hollander QC, Brick Court Chambers, London * Law Society Gazette (Review of 2nd Edition) *
Disclosure of Information is a well-written and authoritative exposition of Norwich Pharmacal and related relief, effectively combining detailed legal commentary with sound practical guidance. -- Natalie Stopps, Associate, Commercial Litigation and Civil Fraud Department, Peters & Peters, London * Law Society Gazette (Review of 1st edition) *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Overview Chapter 3: Background to the
Norwich Pharmacal case Chapter 4: The
Norwich Pharmacal case Chapter 5: Full Information to Assist the Victim of Fraud:
Banker's Trust Chapter 6: Extending
Norwich Pharmacal Chapter 7: Wongdoing Chapter 8: Involvement Chapter 9: Necessity Chapter 10: Discretion and Scope of Relief Chapter 11: Common Objections Chapter 12: Proecedural Considerations Chapter 13: Modern applications Chapter 14: Extra-territorial Scope Chapter 15: Related Jurisdictions Chapter 16: International Arbitration Chapter 17: Where Next for
Norwich Pharmacal? Appendix: Sample Orders A: Simple
Norwich Pharmacal Order in respect of an Identity B:
Bankers Trust Order
