Enforcement Foreign Judgment in Lithuania

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Enforcement Foreign Judgment

This service is available across Lithuania

Who Is This Service For?

The enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Lithuania is a complex process designed to aid individuals or entities in implementing legal decisions made outside of Lithuania within its jurisdiction.
This service targets individuals or entities with a favourable court judgment from abroad seeking to enforce it within Lithuania.
This group includes international litigants, overseas businesses, or private individuals embroiled in cross-border disputes.
They often encounter obstacles like differences in legal systems, language barriers, and unfamiliarity with local legal protocols. The primary aim is to navigate these complexities to ensure foreign judgments are recognized and enforced in Lithuania, beneficial for commercial disputes, family law issues, or financial claims spanning international boundaries

Requirements

For a foreign judgment to be enforced in Lithuania, several criteria must be met:
The judgment must be final and conclusive from the court of origin.
There are no nationality restrictions; both residents and non-residents can seek enforcement.
The judgment must not contravene Lithuania's public policy and must be issued by a court with proper jurisdiction.

Procedure: Our Approach

Filing an application for enforcement with the local Court, including a certified copy of the foreign judgment and a translation into Lithuanian.
The court examines the judgment for compliance with local and international legal standards.
If approved, the court issues an execution order. This might involve hearings, especially in cases with objections or complexities.

Benefits of this Service

Enables effective legal rights exercise in a foreign jurisdiction.
Recognizes and executes foreign court decisions in Lithuania, providing justice and closure.
Facilitates financial recovery or compliance with orders across borders, enhancing legal certainty.
For businesses, it supports smoother international transactions and dispute resolution.

Key Elements of this Service

Comprehensive support through initial consultation, document review, and application preparation.
Representation in court proceedings or hearings related to enforcement.
Monitoring and ensuring proper execution of the enforcement order.
Continuous communication with the client to keep them informed and advise on further steps.

Useful Information

Significant case law by the Supreme Court of Lithuania emphasizes the intricacies of enforcing judgments from sanctioned countries, highlighting the importance of public policy and reciprocity principles in the recognition process.
For instance, EU sanctions against entities from certain countries can be grounds for non-recognition, underscoring the necessity of aligning with EU and international law principles.

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