Ejecución de una sentencia extranjera en Inglaterra y Gales: Lista de comprobación para la ejecución conforme al régimen del Common Law

Globalisation and cross-border transactions have led to an increase in litigation involving parties from different jurisdictions. When a party obtains a judgment in a foreign court, enforcing that judgment in England and Wales can be crucial for obtaining the desired relief. This article discusses the legal mechanisms and procedural steps for enforcing foreign judgments in England and Wales, focusing on the Common Law Regime. 

Marco jurídico de aplicación 

En enforcement of a foreign judgment in England and Wales is largely governed by a combination of statutory provisions, international treaties, and common law principles. 

Depending on where the judgment originates from and the date the proceedings were initiated, it will be necessary to determine which framework governs the enforcement of the foreign judgment. Specifically, there are five general regimes which govern the enforcement of the foreign judgment: – 

• El régimen británico 

• El régimen europeo 

• El régimen jurídico 

• El régimen del common law 

• The Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements 

Régimen de Common Law 

In the absence of any applicable statutory regimes or treaties, the common law regime is the default for judgments obtained in countries such as the USA, Russia, or Hong Kong (SAR). 

Unlike other regimes, which provide for the recognition and enforcement of a foreign judgment, the common law regime requires that a fresh action be brought in England and Wales. As long as certain conditions are met, a foreign judgment will be treated as creating a debt due from the judgment debtor to the judgment creditor, with the English Court giving an English judgment on that debt. 

Para que sean ejecutables en virtud del régimen del common law, deben cumplirse las siguientes condiciones: 

• The foreign court must have had jurisdiction to give the judgment. 

• La sentencia debe ser firme y definitiva. 

• La sentencia debe ser por una suma de dinero determinada. 

• La sentencia debe haberse pronunciado sobre el fondo. 

Enforcing a foreign judgment in England and Wales is often the final step in securing the relief or remedy granted by the foreign court. Understanding the procedural steps, potential defences, and practical considerations is essential for the successful enforcement of a foreign judgment in England and Wales. 

Ejecución de una sentencia extranjera Abogados: Contáctenos

If you need advice or assistance in navigating the enforcement of a foreign judgment in England and Wales, contact Socio Jonathan Chan en J.Chan@rfblegal.co.uk.