An asset freezing or asset preservation order constitutes an 'injunction' within s 17A(4)(b)(ii) of the Supreme Court Act 1986 (Vic), so that an appeal lies as of right without leave. To obtain an interlocutory order preserving a fund subject to a solicitor's equitable lien, the solicitor must establish a good arguable case for the lien and a probability that the client will deprive the solicitor of costs — evidence of the client's prior conduct in dealing with litigation proceeds contrary to promises, satisfying other creditors in priority, and belatedly raising a pro bono defence may suffice.
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