Free trade agreements, the expansion of global commerce, and open-border policies each create significant opportunities for international trade and offer new prospects for individuals aiming to enhance their quality of life. However, these opportunities may come with challenges. When contracts in cross-border transactions break down, resolving disputes and enforcing foreign judgments can prove costly and time-consuming.
The online manual titled “Enforcement of Foreign Judgments” aims to reduce the time and costs associated with seeking advice from foreign lawyers or government bodies about country-specific policies and procedures for enforcement of foreign judgments. The manual addresses essential requirements, regulations, and legislation of a broad spectrum of jurisdictions worldwide. Key topics covered for each jurisdiction include:
- categories of enforceable judgment;
- documentary requirements;
- methods of execution;
- translation of documents;
- pending proceedings; and
- service requirements.
The Singapore chapter was authored by Partner Harish Kumar and Associate Kiran Makwana from the Commercial Litigation Practice.
Harish Kumar, Kiran Makwana, ‘Singapore’, (2025), pp.1-30, in Louis Garb and Julian D.M. Lew (eds), Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, (Kluwer Law International BV, Netherlands), https://kluwerlawonline.com/ManualChapter/Enforcement+of+Foreign+Judgments/EFJ20190085
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