Difficulty starting enforcement in another EU Member State
You have a basis to pursue the claim but do not know how to move into effective enforcement in the country where the debtor is located.
European Enforcement Order (EEO)
European Enforcement Order - faster enforcement of claims across the EU
We help businesses move more efficiently to enforcement against a debtor in another EU Member State. We handle matters based on the European Enforcement Order, which allows a judgment issued in one Member State to be enforced in another without separate recognition proceedings.
Essence
What does a European Enforcement Order involve?
A European Enforcement Order (EEO) is a certificate that allows enforcement in another EU Member State on the basis of a judgment, court settlement or authentic instrument issued in the Member State of origin. In practice, this means there is no need to start separate proceedings to have the title recognised in the Member State where enforcement is to be carried out.
EEO matters focus on civil and commercial cases involving uncontested monetary claims. To use this instrument effectively, the uncontested nature of the claim must be properly established and the documentation must be prepared in a way that allows the enforcement authority in the State of enforcement to start action without unnecessary delay.
Fewer formalities and a faster move to enforcement within the European Union
Challenges
What problems does theEuropean Enforcement Order solve?
Lack of clarity about enforcement procedures in the State of enforcement
Enforcement proceedings are conducted differently in each country and require compliance with different formal requirements.
No certainty that the case qualifies for an EEO
The key issue is whether the claim is uncontested and whether the proceedings met the minimum procedural standards required by the Regulation.
Additional formalities delaying enforcement abroad
In cross-border matters, an intermediate recognition stage often slows down enforcement. The EEO was designed specifically to remove that stage in the State of enforcement.
Uncertainty about how to prepare the documents
In EEO matters, it is essential to prove that the claim is uncontested and to prepare the forms, certificates and annexes required to enforce the title in another EU Member State.
Offer
What can we do for your company?
01
Verify whether your case qualifies for an EEO
We analyse the judgment, settlement or authentic instrument and assess whether it meets the conditions for effective enforcement in another EU Member State.
02
Prepare and complete the EEO documentation
We make sure the applications, certificates, translations and supporting documents are prepared correctly for enforcement abroad.
03
Develop an enforcement strategy for the State of enforcement
We choose an approach suited to the nature of the matter, the stage of the proceedings and the realities of the country in which enforcement is to be carried out.
04
Coordinate enforcement in another EU Member State
We select the appropriate route and coordinate work with local enforcement authorities and legal partners.
05
Monitor the matter at every stage
We oversee the progress of the proceedings and respond in a way that supports efficient recovery while keeping costs proportionate.
06
Represent you before courts and enforcement authorities
We take over the formal and procedural handling of the matter so that your involvement remains limited to what is truly necessary.
See how our debt recovery process works
Follow the process step by step, from document review to the recovery of the receivable.
Cooperation
Write to us about a European Enforcement Order matter
Briefly describe the stage of the matter and the EU country where you want enforcement to take place. We will come back with guidance on how to prepare the next steps safely.
- Assessment of whether the matter meets the conditions for an EEO
- Support with preparing the documentation and further steps
- Response within 24 hours
Case preparation
How should you prepare the case to accelerate enforcement?
In EEO matters, the key documents are those confirming both the claim itself and the correct conduct of the proceedings. A well-prepared set of documents makes it easier to move from the formal stage to enforcement in the debtor's country.
Documents and information worth gathering
- Basis for obtaining an EEO: An enforceable judgment, court settlement or authentic instrument that can be certified as a European Enforcement Order.
- Proof that the claim is uncontested: Documents showing that the claim was uncontested within the meaning of the Regulation.
- Procedural and service documents: Materials confirming the correct conduct of the proceedings, including service and information provided to the debtor.
- Scope of the monetary claim: The principal amount, interest, costs and information on when the claim became due.
- Documents needed in the State of enforcement: A copy of the judgment and a copy of the European Enforcement Order certificate together with any required translations.
- Debtor details and place of enforcement: Current identification data and information useful for directing the matter to the appropriate enforcement authority.
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