Turning awards into enforceable outcomes
Luxembourg’s reformed arbitration law of 19 April 2023 has reinforced the country’s position as a strong jurisdiction for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. At Lex Thielen & Partners, we support clients throughout the entire enforcement process, whether seeking or contesting enforcement. Our experience includes several high-profile international proceedings under the former regime, and we continue to act under both the new Luxembourg law and the New York Convention, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
Our Enforcement Arbitral Awards Services
- Legal Assessment of Enforceability
Strategic evaluation of whether your foreign arbitral award meets the conditions for enforcement under Luxembourg law and applicable conventions. - Annulment Defense and Appeals
Representation in the event of opposition to enforcement, including appeals before the Court of Appeal and support in defending against annulment requests. - Application for Exequatur
Preparation and filing of the exequatur petition before the competent District Court, ensuring all formal requirements are met. - Coordination with Foreign Counsel
Case handling that includes seamless collaboration with international legal teams and compliance with multilateral treaties such as the New York Convention. - Support with Translations and Filings
Certified translations, submission of supporting documents, and coordination with Luxembourg court officers to facilitate the process. - Asset-Oriented Enforcement
Strategic planning to align award enforcement with asset recovery, including seizure orders and interim protective measures.
Why Clients Choose to Work With Us
With Luxembourg’s new arbitration framework now in force, we provide legal guidance that reflects current standards and avoids outdated formalism.
Our multilingual lawyers work in French, German, English and Luxembourgish. As members of the Alliott Global Alliance, we coordinate easily with legal teams abroad to ensure procedural coherence.
We have successfully enforced high-value awards issued abroad, including in complex disputes involving insolvency, shareholder exits, and asset protection.
A dedicated point of contact who understands your business and stays with you throughout.