BL-2021-002235 - [2025] EWHC 1966 (Ch)

I then moved on to consider whether it was appropriate to deal with the contempt application in the absence of the respondent. I was addressed by Mr Valentin KC for the applicant. I considered the authorities, and in particular Sanchez v Oboz [2015] EWHC 235 (Fam), and Madison Pacific Trust Ltd v Groza [2024] EWHC 2307 (Comm). Finally, I considered the facts of this case. Then I gave a further extempore judgment, setting out my reasons for proceeding with the application in the respondent’s absence.