Learn how legal frameworks enforce foreign money judgements and debt collection across borders
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Credits
20
Module code
LW52147
Enforcing cross-border debts becomes essential when a debtor holds assets in a foreign jurisdiction. This module delves into crucial legal frameworks governing foreign debt enforcement. This equips lawyers with an understanding of cross-border transactions.
What you will learn
In this module you will:
understand the importance of enforcing debts across State borders in a globalised world
comprehend key legal regimes governing the enforcement of foreign debts
learn skills involved in drafting cross-border transaction contracts. This ensures efficient transaction planning while managing financial risks
explore international systems for the movement of judgements. This promotes access to justice and cross-border trade
examine conditions for enforcing foreign money judgements in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union
compare national and regional regimes with the 2019 Hague Judgements Convention
investigate the impact of harmonised procedural rules in the EU on the easing of cross-border debt-recovery