Norwich Pharmacal Orders | Discovery And Tracing Orders

A Norwich Pharmacal order, also known as a Discovery and Tracing order, may be issued similarly to other interim orders "in all cases, in which it appears to the Court, just and convenient to do so" i.e. for the following purposes:

• to identify the wrongdoers (for instance by lifting the corporate veil);
• to discover and preserve any significant evidence that is relevant to the case;
• to trace and preserve stolen assets.

Such orders can be issued against third parties (such as banks and/or other professionals) that have been innocently involved in wrongdoing. Any professional privilege existing between the third party and the Respondent will be waived and the former will be forced disclose the information and documents that are relevant to the case.