Short answer
Send the application notice, draft order, evidence, hearing date, service details, correspondence and a short factual response identifying what is accepted, disputed or missing.
Quick checklist
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Why Early Organisation Matters
Injunction applications can move quickly and may affect property, business activity, contact, publication, assets or conduct. A barrister needs to see exactly what order is being sought and what evidence supports it before advising on response options.
This guide is for general preparation only. It does not say whether an injunction should be granted, resisted or varied in any individual case.
Documents To Put At The Front
The first documents should show the court, parties, hearing date and relief sought. Put any draft order immediately after the application notice so the requested restrictions are clear.
- Application notice, claim form or underlying proceedings.
- Draft order and any penal notice wording.
- Applicant's witness statements and exhibits.
- Service emails, letters or certificates of service.
- Any previous orders, undertakings or settlement correspondence.
Preparing Your Response Material
A useful response separates factual disputes from legal submissions. Prepare a chronology, identify documents that contradict or qualify the application evidence and list any practical effect the proposed order would have.
If you need time to gather documents, explain what is missing and why it matters. Do not ignore a listed hearing or assume the court will adjourn it.
Questions For The Barrister
Focused questions may include whether evidence in reply is needed, whether the draft order is too wide, whether undertakings may be considered, what procedural points arise and whether representation at the hearing is within scope.
Review Notes
Injunction procedure and duties can differ depending on the type of order and whether notice was given. The Civil Procedure Rules, Family Procedure Rules where relevant, court order and current practice guidance should be checked before procedural detail is relied on.
Source/review note: Injunction procedure, notice requirements and duties should be reviewed by a suitable barrister or solicitor against current rules and the live court papers.
Editorial status: source and legal review required. No completed legal review is claimed.
Responding To An Injunction Application Barrister Guide FAQs
Can a barrister help if I have already been served?
A barrister may be able to advise, draft response material or represent you if the matter is suitable, papers are available and scope can be agreed in time.
Does submitting a quote request stop the hearing?
No. Court deadlines and hearing dates continue to run unless the court orders otherwise.
Should I send my draft evidence?
Yes, if you have it. Also identify documents, witnesses or chronology points that may support or undermine the proposed order.
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If your matter is urgent, include hearing dates, court deadlines, orders and any documents you already have when you submit your enquiry.
