Part 5

Civil recovery of the proceeds etc. of unlawful conduct
Chapter 2

Civil recovery in the High Court or Court of Session

Proceedings for recovery orders

Proceedings for recovery orders in England and Wales or Northern Ireland
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1
Proceedings for a recovery order may be taken by the enforcement authority in the High Court against any person who the authority thinks holds recoverable property.
2
The enforcement authority must serve the claim form—
a
on the respondent, and
b
unless the court dispenses with service, on any other person who the authority thinks holds any associated property which the authority wishes to be subject to a recovery order,
wherever domiciled, resident or present.
3
If any property which the enforcement authority wishes to be subject to a recovery order is not specified in the claim form it must be described in the form in general terms; and the form must state whether it is alleged to be recoverable property or associated property.
4
The references above to the claim form include the particulars of claim, where they are served subsequently.