Jurisdiction, applicable law, coordination of authorities and enforcement
We advise and represent clients in cross-border civil and commercial proceedings, European order for payment procedures and recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions.
We also assist with intercountry adoption and other cross-border family-law procedures by assessing the legal route, documents, foreign requirements and coordination needs.
European order for payment
Cross-border monetary claims in civil and commercial matters, jurisdiction, preparation of the application and enforcement prospects.
International commercial disputes
Jurisdiction, applicable law, service of documents, obtaining evidence and coordination with foreign counsel.
Recognition and enforcement of foreign decisions
Recognition and enforcement in Lithuania or abroad of judgments, enforceable instruments and other foreign acts.
Intercountry adoption
Cooperation between central authorities, preparation and transmission of documents, court proceedings, foreign requirements and protection of the child’s interests.
How we work
We identify the relevant countries, authorities, jurisdiction, applicable law and route for documents.
We prepare submissions, translations, evidence and the plan for cooperation with foreign professionals.
We assess how a judgment or document will operate in another country and what additional steps are required.
Articles on this area
European order for payment: when can the procedure be useful?
The European order for payment procedure is intended for cross-border monetary claims in civil and commercial matters where the claim is not contested.
Read →International commercial dispute: jurisdiction, applicable law and enforcement
An international commercial dispute requires a combined assessment of jurisdiction, applicable law, evidence and enforcement of the future decision.
Read →Intercountry adoption: why coordination of authorities and documents matters
Intercountry adoption involves cooperation between central authorities, assessment of documents, court procedures and protection of the child’s best interests.
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