How long does it typically take to unfreeze assets once a freezing order is in place?

Timeframes vary significantly by jurisdiction and the basis for the freeze. If assets were frozen in connection with an Interpol notice that is subsequently deleted, unfreezing in banking jurisdictions like Switzerland or the UAE depends on the institution’s compliance procedures. Court-ordered freezes require formal discharge applications, and where the freezing party actively opposes discharge, contested hearings can extend the process considerably. Immediate applications for living expense releases can provide interim relief.