While it is not advisable to obtain such an order on purely strategic grounds, asset freezing has a persuasive effect on settlement negotiations. While a claimant obtaining an order can expect to face subsequent opposition in court from the defendant, the freezing order is generally considered to be the beginning of the end for the defendant as they will be unable to defend themselves with very limited/no available income. The claimant will have no restrictions on legal fee spending, putting huge financial pressure on the defendant. and negotiation and settlement avoid the return to court.