Cross-border enforcement with clarity and precision
When a dispute is resolved by a court outside Luxembourg, enforcing that decision locally requires careful navigation of European regulations, national law, and procedural formalities. At Lex Thielen & Partners, we help individuals, companies, and legal professionals ensure that final judgments issued abroad can be recognized and enforced efficiently within the Grand Duchy.
Our team assists with the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments under EU and international law, including the Brussels I bis Regulation (EU 1215/2012), the Lugano Convention, and the Hague Judgments Convention of 2 July 2019.
Our Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Services
- Enforceability Review & Legal Strategy
Assessment of whether a foreign judgment meets the legal conditions for enforcement in Luxembourg, including under EU regulations, bilateral treaties, or domestic rules. - Cross-Border Enforcement Support
Handling of enforcement requests from both EU and non-EU countries (including the US, Russia, and others), in cooperation with international counsel where needed. - Filing for Exequatur (Declaration of Enforceability)
Preparation and submission of the application to the competent court, including certified translations, supporting documents, and procedural coordination. - Appeals & Objection Management
Representation in challenges before the Luxembourg courts, whether contesting enforcement or responding to objections from the opposing party. - Service & Notification of Judgments
Execution of formal service requirements, including notification to the judgment debtor and registration with the local court registry. - Enforcement Planning & Asset Recovery
Strategic advice on enforcement options, including tracing assets in Luxembourg, securing payment, and protecting creditor rights.
Why Clients Choose to Work With Us
We bring deep knowledge of European enforcement instruments and Luxembourg’s procedural landscape. Whether your judgment originates from a Member State or beyond, we structure the process to deliver clarity and results.
Our litigation team appears in Luxembourg courts regularly. That exposure shapes how we prepare filings, anticipate objections, and work with registrars, keeping your case moving forward.
We work fluently in Luxembourgish, French, German, and English. As part of the Alliott Global Alliance, we coordinate effectively with foreign counsel to protect your interests across jurisdictions.
Our record includes the successful enforcement of commercial debt claims, protection of international creditor rights, and reversal of unjust foreign insolvency decisions.