Litigation & Arbitration Guide by Andersen in Europe – July 2023

A guide to enforcing foreign court judgments across various jurisdictions

The purpose of any legal dispute resolution procedure is to obtain an enforceable decision or award. This guide written by the European Andersen Litigation & Arbitration Group focuses on the common issues that arise when enforcing domestic judicial decisions in foreign jurisdictions.

It explores the requirements for recognition and enforcement of judgments from one state in another state, the specific formalities involved, the courts with jurisdiction over such applications, and the costs typically associated with these proceedings. This guide provides a practical overview, with contributions from lawyers in various European jurisdictions, highlighting the necessary steps and requirements for seeking recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

Italian experts from Andersen’s European Litigation & Arbitration Service Line Antonio de Paoli and Tatiana Karabanova, prepared an overview of the regulations in various jurisdictions and explained how foreign judgments can be recognized and enforced in Italy.

 

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