Case Background & Strategy

Main Content

When there’s a real risk that wrongdoers will move assets out of reach, NZSK Legal — led by Khoo Ai Theng — moves same-day to freeze assets through Mareva injunction.

When NZSK Legal Pursues Mareva Relief

• Wrongdoer transferring assets to family members or trusts
• Sudden movement of company funds offshore
• Sale of company assets at undervalue
• Director paying excessive dividends or bonuses post-dispute
• Threatened insolvency engineered to defeat judgment
• Cross-border asset dissipation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Schema)

Q: What is a Mareva injunction in Malaysia?

A: A court order freezing a defendant’s assets to prevent dissipation pending judgment. Available where good arguable case, real risk of dissipation, and just/convenient to grant. NZSK Legal obtains Mareva relief in genuine cases.

Q: How fast can I get a Mareva injunction?

A: Ex parte applications can be heard same-day in genuine emergencies. NZSK Legal moves within hours of consultation where evidence supports urgency.

Q: What evidence supports a Mareva application?

A: Documentary evidence of dissipation risk: bank transfer records, asset transfer attempts, threatening communications. NZSK Legal compiles the evidential foundation systematically.

Q: Will I have to pay damages if the Mareva is wrongly granted?

A: Yes — Mareva applicants must give cross-undertaking in damages. NZSK Legal advises on this risk before applying.

Q: Can a Mareva freeze foreign assets?

A: Worldwide Mareva orders are available in appropriate cases. Enforcement abroad requires foreign court recognition. NZSK Legal coordinates with foreign counsel.