Exequatur in France of
judgments rendered
in the United Arab Emirates
Issues and definition
Judgments rendered in the United Arab Emirates are not automatically enforceable in France and require an exequatur procedure. This allows them to be granted executive force in order to act on assets located in France.
The goal is to transform a foreign decision into an enforceable title allowing for effective recovery of receivables.
Conditions and procedures
Recognition relies on the Franco-Emirati Convention of September 9, 1991, which governs judicial cooperation between the two States. The judgment must be final, rendered by a competent jurisdiction, and conform to the rights of the defense and to international public policy.
The exequatur procedure is initiated before the judicial court (tribunal judiciaire) and requires the production of the judgment, its certified translation, and a complete legal analysis.
Areas of expertise
Emirati decisions concern commercial, financial, contractual, or international litigation involving assets located in France, such as bank accounts, real estate, equity interests, or receivables.
These assets may be held directly or via complex structures requiring in-depth analysis.
Client support
The firm assists its clients from the recognition of the Emirati judgment to its effective enforcement in France, integrating the necessary protective measures and seizures.
Each case is subject to a global strategy combining identification of assets, anticipation of challenges, and effective implementation of enforcement measures in an international context.
Frequently Asked Questions
IS A JUDGMENT RENDERED IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ENFORCEABLE IN FRANCE?
No, an exequatur procedure is necessary.
MUST THE JUDGMENT BE FINAL?
Yes, it must be enforceable and final.
CAN ASSETS BE SEIZED IN FRANCE?
Yes, as a protective measure or after recognition of the judgment.
IS THE PROCEDURE COMPLEX?
It requires specific legal analysis.
IS A LAWYER REQUIRED?
In practice, these procedures involve the intervention of a lawyer before French courts, both to obtain the exequatur and for enforcement litigation.
They also imply a strategic approach, beyond just the procedural dimension.
Do you wish to initiate an exequatur procedure in France or analyze the possibilities of asset seizure?
The firm assists you in defining and implementing an adapted strategy.