International enforcement can be a necessary step in cases where a court judgment has been made – for example in cases of debt recovery – and the defendant has failed to comply with the court order or repay the debt.

It is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible in cases where international enforcement is needed – different countries have mutual agreements with each other regarding court judgments or debt recovery, but these can vary from country to country.

In order to enforce in the Court of England and Wales a judgment made in a foreign court, a copy of the judgment together with a witness statement must be lodged with the High Court.

Enforcement of a court order may be a last resort in a case involving an international dispute – and in cases of debt recovery, Silvine Law can advise at an early stage of a case, including advising on asset tracing and freezing orders to prevent monies and funds being dissipated across international jurisdictions.