Enforcement Foreign Judgment in Greece

The enforcement of a foreign court judgment in Greece is a process determined by international conventions, European Union regulations, and Greek national law, ensuring the recognition and execution of judgments issued by courts outside of Greece. Our lawyers can assist:

• Individuals or entities with a legally binding court decision issued abroad that they wish to enforce in Greece.
• Those looking to secure the legal effects of foreign judgments, including financial claims, family law decisions, or commercial disputes, within Greek territory.

• The foreign judgment must be final and enforceable according to the law of the issuing country.
• It must not contradict any existing Greek legal decisions or the public order and moral standards of Greece.
• The judgment must have been issued by a court considered to have jurisdiction over the matter according to Greek law.

1. Initial Assessment: We evaluate the foreign judgment's compatibility with Greek law and international treaties and select the most appropriate process, which depends on whether the original judgment arose in a Member State of the European Union or not.
2. Documentation Preparation: Gathering and translation of necessary documents, including the foreign judgment and legal certifications.
3. Filing for Recognition: Submission of an application to the competent Greek court for the recognition of the foreign judgment.
4. Enforcement Process: Once recognised, proceeding with the enforcement of the judgment in line with Greek procedural law.

• Expertise in International Law: Deep understanding of the complexities involved in cross-border legal matters.
• Efficiency: Swift processing of your application for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
• Comprehensive Support: From the initial assessment to the completion of enforcement, we provide full legal support.

• Adaptation to both EU regulations and international conventions, as well as Greek national laws regarding foreign judgment enforcement (exaquatur)​​​​​​.
• Handling of a wide range of judgments, including commercial disputes, family law decisions, and financial claims.
• Guidance through the entire process, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements for the successful recognition and execution of foreign judgments in Greece.