Cross-Border Disputes & Enforcement
International commercial disputes frequently raise questions extending beyond the merits of the underlying claim.
devos — law advises and represents businesses in cross-border disputes involving Belgium, including questions of jurisdiction and applicable law, as well as the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Cross-Border Disputes
Advice and representation in commercial disputes involving an international element, including disputes with foreign parties or cross-border contractual relationships.
Assistance may include questions of international jurisdiction, applicable law, jurisdiction clauses and the coordination of Belgian proceedings with related proceedings abroad, where relevant.
Recognition & Enforcement
Advice and assistance concerning the recognition and enforcement in Belgium of foreign court judgments and arbitral awards.
This may include assessing the applicable legal framework, identifying potential obstacles, initiating the necessary proceedings and assisting with subsequent enforcement measures in Belgium.
Related Publications
- Enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards in Belgium.Lieven Devos, Jozef Nijns and Mériem Bennari. Thomson Reuters, 2022.
- Russian Federation's opposition to Yukos shareholder's exequatur judgment inadmissible (Belgian Court of First Instance).Lieven Devos and Marianne Claes. Thomson Reuters Practical Law, 3 January 2017.
- Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards.Lieven Devos and Marianne Claes. Thomson Reuters, 3rd ed., 2017, pp. 25–45. ISBN 978-0-414-06186-6.
Cooperation with Foreign Counsel
devos — law assists foreign businesses and law firms requiring Belgian legal advice or representation in connection with international commercial disputes, jurisdictional questions or enforcement proceedings.
Contact
For enquiries concerning cross-border litigation or enforcement in Belgium:
lieven.devos@devos-law.be