A victory in international litigation or arbitration is only half the battle. A court judgment or arbitral award worth millions is priceless on paper but worthless until converted into actual assets. The real challenge begins when the losing party refuses to comply voluntarily, and their assets are located across borders, including within Georgia. Similarly, a Georgian judgment or award is ineffective if the debtor's assets lie abroad. At this stage, your hard-won legal victory risks becoming a mere piece of paper unless you have a partner who intimately understands both international enforcement mechanisms (like the New York Convention) and the specific local procedures required to compel payment. Legal Sandbox is your strategic ally, bridging jurisdictions to ensure your legal triumph culminates in a tangible financial result.
Our service provides comprehensive management for the recognition and enforcement of both foreign judicial decisions and arbitral awards in Georgia, as well as coordinating the enforcement of Georgian decisions abroad. We expertly navigate the complex interplay between international treaties and Georgia's domestic procedural laws. For foreign arbitral awards, we leverage Georgia's status as a signatory to the 1958 New York Convention. We manage the entire recognition and enforcement process in Georgian courts, preparing all necessary documentation and arguing against any alleged grounds for refusal, ensuring your award becomes a locally enforceable instrument.
For foreign court judgments, the process differs and relies heavily on Georgia's Law on Private International Law and applicable bilateral treaties. We initiate the recognition (legalization) proceedings before the Supreme Court of Georgia, meticulously preparing the required documentation and navigating potential obstacles like public policy exceptions or jurisdictional challenges to ensure your foreign judgment gains legal force within Georgia.
Conversely, when you hold a Georgian court judgment or arbitral award and need to pursue assets located abroad, we act as your central coordinating counsel. We devise a multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategy, leveraging the New York Convention for arbitral awards and relevant treaties or principles of reciprocity for court judgments. We manage and coordinate the efforts of our network of trusted local counsel in target countries, ensuring a synchronized and effective approach to maximize your chances of full recovery. Our mission is to dismantle the legal and geographical barriers, transforming your judgment or award into a powerful tool for recovery, regardless of borders.
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