Tripwire South LLC v Astor International Ltd & Ors

Tripwire South LLC v Astor International Ltd & Ors

Tripwire established serious issues to be tried in fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy, and tortious interference, supported by credible evidence and admissions. There is a real risk of asset dissipation given past conduct, dishonesty, and restructuring within the Astor group. The balance of justice favours continuation of the freezing order, and breaches of undertakings and alleged disclosure failures do not warrant discharge. The order is just and convenient to continue.

Parties
Claimant: Tripwire South LLC; Defendant: Astor International Ltd; Defendant: Astor Defence; Defendant: Henry Turnbull
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Freezing Injunction Application / Return Date Hearing on Continuation and Discharge of Freezing Order
Outcome
Freezing order continued; discharge application refused
Legal Topics
Freezing Injunctions, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Unlawful Means Conspiracy, Tortious Interference, Breach of Contract, Asset Dissipation, Full and Frank Disclosure, Cross Undertaking in Damages
Commercial Law Contract Law Tort Law Civil Procedure Freezing Injunctions Fraudulent Misrepresentation Unlawful Means Conspiracy Tortious Interference +4 more

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Parties

Tripwire South LLC

Claimant

Astor International Ltd

Defendant

Astor Defence

Defendant

Henry Turnbull

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Freezing Injunction Application / Return Date Hearing on Continuation and Discharge of Freezing Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is a serious issue to be tried regarding fraudulent misrepresentation, unlawful means conspiracy, and tortious interference
  2. 2 Whether there is a real risk of asset dissipation justifying continuation of the freezing order
  3. 3 Whether it is just and convenient to continue the freezing order

Ratio Decidendi

Tripwire established serious issues to be tried in fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy, and tortious interference, supported by credible evidence and admissions. There is a real risk of asset dissipation given past conduct, dishonesty, and restructuring within the Astor group. The balance of justice favours continuation of the freezing order, and breaches of undertakings and alleged disclosure failures do not warrant discharge. The order is just and convenient to continue.

Court Disposition

Freezing order continued; discharge application refused

Orders

  • Continuation of freezing order against all Defendants up to £25 million
  • Asset disclosure obligations maintained