Enforcement
From paper judgment to realised value
A judgment or arbitration award is only valuable if it can be enforced. Enforcement strategy should be planned early: asset location, debtor structure and recoverability determine whether recovery will be swift, negotiated, or contested.
STA Legal’s enforcement and asset recovery team assists clients in domestic and cross-border enforcement, including asset tracing and fraud-linked recovery work.
Our enforcement expertise
Domestic enforcement options
We advise on:
- High Court enforcement officers and control-of-goods procedures
- Charging orders and, where appropriate, orders for sale over property
- Third party debt orders and, in suitable cases, attachment of earnings orders
- Orders for information to compel disclosure of a debtor’s assets and financial position
Cross-border enforcement and awards
We:
- Assess enforceability of UK judgments and arbitral awards
- Register and enforce judgments or awards
- Build enforcement into forum selection and claim structuring
Asset tracing and fraud-related enforcement
Where assets have been concealed or dissipated, we:
- Work with investigators and forensic specialists to map asset structures
- Seek freezing and disclosure orders, and committal where appropriate
- Pursue third party claims against recipients of misapplied assets
Contact us
Enforce an existing judgment or award
Plan cross-border registration and execution steps
Integrate enforcement planning into live litigation strategy