Enforce an EU or Hague Convention Judgment

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£654

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Introduction

Have a court judgment from an EU Member State, the Republic of Ireland, or another country covered by the Hague Conventions? We handle the registration process in England and Wales, converting your European or international judgment into an enforceable High Court Writ of Control.

Post-Brexit, enforcing EU judgments has become more complex – the applicable regime depends on when the original proceedings commenced and whether an exclusive jurisdiction clause exists. We identify the correct route and manage the entire process for you.

Countries Covered

European Union Member States

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus*, Czech Republic, Denmark**, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta*, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Other Hague Convention States

Albania, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Singapore*, Switzerland, Ukraine, Uruguay

*Cyprus, Malta, Singapore: Also covered by Commonwealth regimes – we’ll advise on the most efficient route. ** Denmark: Covered by Hague 2005 but not Hague 2019 – contact us to confirm the applicable regime.

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Which Regime Applies?

The enforcement route depends on when the original proceedings were commenced in the foreign court:

Proceedings Started	Jurisdiction Clause	Regime
Before 31 Dec 2020	Any	Brussels Recast
1 Jan 2021 – 30 June 2025	Exclusive	Hague 2005
On or after 1 July 2025	Any	Hague 2019

Don’t worry about working this out yourself – send us your judgment and we’ll identify the correct route.

What’s Included

Assessment of your judgment and identification of the applicable regime
Coordination of certified translations where needed
Preparation of all registration documents and supporting evidence
Filing at the High Court in London
Service of registration order on the judgment debtor
Issue of Writ of Control once registration is final
Handover to High Court Enforcement Officers for enforcement action
Regular updates throughout the process

Product Details

Service	Enforce an EU or Hague Convention Judgment
Category	High Court Enforcement Solutions
Price	£654

How It Works

1. Send us your judgment – Provide a copy of the judgment, details of when proceedings commenced, and any jurisdiction clause from the underlying contract.

2. We identify the regime – We determine whether Brussels Recast, Hague 2005, or Hague 2019 applies and confirm the process.

3. We handle the paperwork – We prepare and file all necessary documents, including arranging certified translations if needed.

4. Registration and service – The court registers your judgment. We serve the registration order on the debtor, who has a period to challenge (typically 1–2 months).

5. Writ and enforcement – Once the challenge period expires (or any challenge is resolved), we issue a Writ of Control and our HCEOs take enforcement action.

Timeline

Typical timeframe: 2–4 weeks to registration, plus 1–2 months for the debtor’s challenge period to expire. If no challenge is made, enforcement can begin immediately after. If your judgment needs translation, allow additional time for that.

Call to Action

Navigate complex international enforcement with confidence. Our track record of successfully enforcing over 50,000 cases in the UK extends to EU and Hague Convention judgments. Get expert support now. Email [email protected], call 020 3588 4240, or visit www.shergroup.com for immediate assistance.

FAQs

What about Irish judgments after Brexit?

Republic of Ireland judgments are covered under this service. The regime depends on when proceedings started – we’ll identify the correct route when you send us the judgment.

What if the debtor challenges registration?

The debtor can apply to set aside the registration on limited grounds (e.g., judgment obtained by fraud, contrary to public policy). Challenges are relatively rare. If one arises, we’ll discuss options – additional legal costs may apply for contested matters.

Are translation costs included?

Translation costs are additional, but we’ll provide a quote upfront before proceeding. Translations must be certified by a notary public or other qualified person.

Enforce an EU or Hague Convention Judgment

European Union Member States

Other Hague Convention States

Albania, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Singapore*, Switzerland, Ukraine, Uruguay

Which Regime Applies?

What’s Included

How It Works

1. Send us your judgment – Provide a copy of the judgment, details of when proceedings commenced, and any jurisdiction clause from the underlying contract.

2. We identify the regime – We determine whether Brussels Recast, Hague 2005, or Hague 2019 applies and confirm the process.

3. We handle the paperwork – We prepare and file all necessary documents, including arranging certified translations if needed.

4. Registration and service – The court registers your judgment. We serve the registration order on the debtor, who has a period to challenge (typically 1–2 months).

5. Writ and enforcement – Once the challenge period expires (or any challenge is resolved), we issue a Writ of Control and our HCEOs take enforcement action.

Timeline

Call to Action

FAQs

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Enforce an EU or Hague Convention Judgment

European Union Member States

Other Hague Convention States

Albania, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Singapore*, Switzerland, Ukraine, Uruguay

Which Regime Applies?

What’s Included

How It Works

1. Send us your judgment – Provide a copy of the judgment, details of when proceedings commenced, and any jurisdiction clause from the underlying contract.

2. We identify the regime – We determine whether Brussels Recast, Hague 2005, or Hague 2019 applies and confirm the process.

3. We handle the paperwork – We prepare and file all necessary documents, including arranging certified translations if needed.

4. Registration and service – The court registers your judgment. We serve the registration order on the debtor, who has a period to challenge (typically 1–2 months).

5. Writ and enforcement – Once the challenge period expires (or any challenge is resolved), we issue a Writ of Control and our HCEOs take enforcement action.

Timeline

Call to Action

FAQs

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