Bunina v Nasibov [2026] EWHC 605 (Ch) (06 March 2026)

Bunina v Nasibov [2026] EWHC 605 (Ch) (06 March 2026)

Given the urgency, failed attempts at personal service, evidence of recent presence in the jurisdiction, and prior successful communication via Telegram, alternative service by Telegram is appropriate and likely to bring the proceedings to the respondent's attention.

Citation
[2026] EWHC 605 (Ch)
Parties
Applicant/claimant: Svetlana Bunina; Respondent/defendant: Orkhan Nasibov
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Application for Alternative Service of a Freezing Injunction / Without Notice Application Hearing
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Alternative Service, Freezing Injunction, Personal Guarantee, Cryptocurrency, Jurisdiction

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Parties

Svetlana Bunina

Applicant/claimant

Orkhan Nasibov

Respondent/defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Alternative Service of a Freezing Injunction / Without Notice Application Hearing

  1. 1 Whether alternative service of a freezing injunction should be permitted via Telegram instant message
  2. 2 Whether the respondent is present in the jurisdiction for service purposes

Ratio Decidendi

Given the urgency, failed attempts at personal service, evidence of recent presence in the jurisdiction, and prior successful communication via Telegram, alternative service by Telegram is appropriate and likely to bring the proceedings to the respondent's attention.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Alternative service of the freezing injunction permitted by Telegram instant message to the respondent's handle '@FXpower96'.