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EUROPEAN ENFORCEMENT ORDERS
Legal advice and representation for individuals and businesses seeking to enforce eligible judgments and uncontested claims across EU Member States.
When should you seek legal advice?
You should consider obtaining legal advice where you hold a judgment or uncontested claim that may need to be enforced in another EU Member State, or where enforcement proceedings have been commenced against you on foot of a European enforcement mechanism. Early advice can help identify the correct procedure and any applicable requirements or deadlines.
What should you do now?
Gather the judgment, court documents, certificates and correspondence relating to the claim or enforcement process. Make a clear note of the country in which enforcement is sought, the status of the proceedings and any deadline for response or objection.
documents that may be useful
- Judgment or court order
- European Enforcement Order certificate, if issued
- Claim or originating court documents
- Proof of service
- Relevant correspondence
- Settlement or payment records
- Details of the debtor or assets, where relevant
- Any foreign enforcement or response documents
How o'Regan little solicitors llp can help
O’Regan Little Solicitors LLP can advise on the availability and use of European enforcement procedures, review the underlying judgment and documentation, assist with the steps required for cross-border enforcement and advise on challenges or responses where enforcement is disputed.
Frequently asked questions
What is a European Enforcement Order?
A European Enforcement Order is a mechanism that can facilitate the enforcement of certain uncontested civil and commercial judgments across participating EU Member States without the need for a separate declaration of enforceability in the Member State of enforcement.
Can every Irish judgment be enforced using this procedure?
No. Eligibility depends on the nature of the judgment, whether the claim is uncontested and whether the relevant procedural requirements have been satisfied. Other European or domestic enforcement mechanisms may be more appropriate in some cases.
What documents should I bring to an initial consultation?
Bring or send the judgment, relevant court documents, any European Enforcement Order certificate, evidence of service, correspondence, payment records and details of the country in which enforcement is being sought.
Need to Enforce a Judgment in Europe?
Speak with O’Regan Little about the judgment, the country of enforcement and the most appropriate cross-border enforcement procedure..