Recognition and Enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral awards

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Overview

Our experience has shown that recognition and enforcement of judgements or arbitral awards is an essential step for foreign businesses with interests in Romania. Our lawyers successfully assisted and advised many clients looking to recover in Romania amounts granted by foreign courts or arbitral tribunals.

We provide the following services

· identification of assets and preliminary assessment of the chances of recovery of sums;
· tailored strategies for recovery of assets, taking into account the financial situation of the debtor, the political and economical climate, the jurisdiction etc.;
· consultancy regarding the requirements and the procedure for recognition and enforcement;
· drafting and filing the request for recognition and enforcement;
· representation and assistance in front of the Romanian courts during the procedure;
· obtaining interim injunctions such as garnishments, attachments, seizures of the debtor’s assets or bank accounts;
· challenging the first instance decision regarding the recognition and enforcement of a foreign award.

Work Highlights in Recognition and enforcement

Represented multiple international companies from USA, EU and outside the EU in recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and judgments in Romania, including the establishment of precautionary measures to secure cashing in at the end of the exequatur procedure.

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