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August 11 2013

Experienced litigators ParrisWhittaker ready to advise on Norwich Pharmacal Orders

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Experienced litigators at top Bahamas firm ParrisWhittaker ready to advise on Norwich Pharmacal OrdersIndividuals and corporations needing urgent assistance on the issuing or receipt of a Norwich Pharmacal Order need rigorous, expert legal advice – and top Bahamas law firm Parris Whittaker should be the first port of call. The purpose of the Norwich Pharmacal Order: A Norwich Pharmacal Order serves a particular purpose – and legal advice must therefore be based on sound understanding of all the implications of the order, and a determination to ensure the client’s best interests are fully served by any action taken. First granted in the UK in 1974 to help settle a patent dispute, the Norwich Pharmacal Order places an obligation by the courts on an individual or corporation to disclose documents and information that might assist with identifying a third party suspected of wrongdoing, such as fraudulent or other criminal activity. Crucially, the order is placed against an innocent party not suspected of any wrongdoing, but who holds information essential to ascertaining where the fault or criminal activity lies.

A Norwich Pharmacal Order serves a particular purpose – and legal advice must therefore be based on sound understanding of all the implications of the order, and a determination to ensure the client’s best interests are fully served by any action taken.

Experienced litigators at top Bahamas firm Parris Whittaker ready to advise on Norwich Pharmacal Orders

Individuals and corporations needing urgent assistance on the issuing or receipt of a Norwich Pharmacal Order need rigorous, expert legal advice – and top Bahamas law firm Parris Whittaker should be the first port of call.

The purpose of the Norwich Pharmacal Order

A Norwich Pharmacal Order serves a particular purpose – and legal advice must therefore be based on sound understanding of all the implications of the order, and a determination to ensure the client’s best interests are fully served by any action taken.

First granted in the UK in 1974 to help settle a patent dispute, the Norwich Pharmacal Order places an obligation by the courts on an individual or corporation to disclose documents and information that might assist with identifying a third party suspected of wrongdoing, such as fraudulent or other criminal activity.

Crucially, the order is placed against an innocent party not suspected of any wrongdoing, but who holds information essential to ascertaining where the fault or criminal activity lies.

A 21st century legal tool

Since the first issuing of a Norwich Pharmacal Order, its application has broadened significantly, and such orders may be issued in cases of defamation, slander, breach of contract, and criminal offences.

With the introduction of new technologies and the pre-eminence of the internet for business and personal use, Norwich Pharmacal Orders are increasingly becoming a useful tool in tackling twenty-first century criminal activity. Often used against internet hosting services and internet service providers to force disclosure of information on anonymous service users, they enable the identification of individuals using social media and chat-rooms for malicious or libellous purposes. In addition, they are a helpful resource for those pursuing a case for copyright infringement of online artistic output such as photography, graphic design and music.

Parris Whittaker: an outstanding track record

Receipt of a Norwich Pharmacal Order can be perturbing for an individual or corporation confident that they have not broken any laws – and anxious to ensure both reputation and business practice is not adversely affected by the courts. At Parris Whittaker, our expert litigators are rigorously determined to protect the wellbeing and business interests of our clients, and will advise on how best to comply with the order with no detriment to the individual or business.

In addition, we can advise on how to apply to the courts for a Norwich Pharmacal Order in order to successfully pursue legal action against a third party suspected of criminal activity, from fraud and financial misfeasance to breach of contract or malicious libel.

Obtaining the best possible legal advice is essential – and the litigators at top Bahamas law firm Parris Whittaker have an outstanding track record. Our solicitors are tenacious, experienced and willing to devote their expertise to ensuring their clients’ best interests are served .

For expert, urgent legal advice on Norwich Pharmacal Orders or any other legal issue, contact us via this website or call us now, and we can begin working on your behalf.

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