Enforcement of foreign judgements in Portugal

The recognition of foreign decisions in Portugal is completed by observing global conventions, EU regulations and federal laws that govern these types of proceedings. The Civil Procedure Code includes special provisions for the enforcement of foreign judgments.

Investors involved in cross-border disputes and foreign companies in Portugal can request technical help each time they need to apply for or recognise a ruling issued by a foreign court. Our law firm in Portugal includes a team of experts who focus on cross-border litigation and can assist you in most cases involving foreign judgments.

The most important legal sources used for the recognition of foreign judgments in Portugal include:

- The Brussels I Regulation.

- The Brussels/Lugano Conventions.

- Tany posts of the Portuguese Civil Procedure Code and people Articles referring primarily to the enforcement and recognition of foreign judgments (posts 49, 497, 3, 1094 and 1102).

- Other articles belong to specific Degrees and Laws.

Cross-border cases involving commercial disputes can be solved through the traditional jurisdiction rules relating to these matters. There is no unique set of rules to govern the jurisdiction of courts celebrating the Brussels I Regulation's content.

Our lawyers in Portugal can give you specific information on these laws And their applicability.

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