If you are involved in a dispute and you are worried that your opponent is going to destroy documents or property that are needed as evidence, a search order will allow you to get into their home or workplace to search it and then take the evidence away for safekeeping. Search orders are often granted in support of intellectual property claims such as copyright issues, but they can also be obtained in cases of fraud, shareholders’ disputes, breach of confidence and even matrimonial proceedings.
An application for a search order is made in secret, without giving notice to your opponent. As a result, these orders can be very difficult to get. Vardags are best placed to help you to assess the merits of your case and gather proof to show that important evidence will be found at your opponent’s home or workplace. We will advise you on the risks and benefits of making an application to court and work with you to develop a strategy that best protects your interests.
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