Cross-border enforcement—enforcing E&W judgments

Determining which regime applies to enforce an English judgment in another country

When seeking to enforce a judgment of the courts of England and Wales in another country, the enforcement will either require compliance with the formal enforcement regime in place or, if none are applicable, the judgment creditor will need to commence fresh proceedings on the judgment in the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought.

Formal enforcement regimes are set out in international conventions, EU conventions and regulations as well as local legislation and, if applicable, will need to be adhered to. Whether a formal enforcement regime applies will depend on which country enforcement is being sought in judgment. For guidance on whether a formal regime applies, see: Which regime applies to enforce