Finances

Stop Notice

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A notice given to a body such as a bank or company, preventing it from registering any transfer of, or paying out, certain securities or dividends while a charging order is in place. It stops the respondent from moving or cashing in the charged assets before the court has dealt with the charge.

In Plain English

A legal notice sent to a bank or company to prevent someone from moving or selling shares or investments while a debt is being sorted out.

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Published19 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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