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Recognition & Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards in Russia
Enforcing International Decisions in Russian Jurisdiction
Turn Foreign Court and Arbitration Decisions Into Enforceable Outcomes in Russia
Holding a favorable court judgment or arbitration award outside Russia is only the first step. To recover funds, seize assets, or compel performance within Russia, the foreign decision must go through a recognition and enforcement process (exequatur) under Russian law.
At R&T Legal, we represent EU companies and international award-holders in obtaining enforcement of civil, commercial, and arbitral decisions in Russian courts — from filing to execution.
Holding a favorable court judgment or arbitration award outside Russia is only the first step. To recover funds, seize assets, or compel performance within Russia, the foreign decision must go through a recognition and enforcement process (exequatur) under Russian law.
At R&T Legal, we represent EU companies and international award-holders in obtaining enforcement of civil, commercial, and arbitral decisions in Russian courts — from filing to execution.
Our Services Include:
Recognition of Foreign Court Judgments
Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards
Preparation of Required Documents
Execution Through Russian Bailiffs (FSSP)
Cross-Jurisdiction Coordination
- Civil, commercial, and family court decisions from EU countries
- Preparation and submission of petitions for recognition (tenfiz)
- Responding to objections raised by Russian parties or courts
Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards
- ICC, LCIA, VIAC, SIAC, and ad hoc arbitral decisions
- Enforcement under the 1958 New York Convention (ratified by Russia)
- Handling of challenges, annulment attempts, and local procedures
Preparation of Required Documents
- Apostilled or legalized original rulings and procedural certificates
- Certified Russian translation of all court or arbitration documents
- Drafting motion to Russian competent court with full evidence
Execution Through Russian Bailiffs (FSSP)
- Initiating enforcement once recognition is granted
- Freezing assets, collecting funds, seizing property or inventory
- Reporting progress and outcomes to foreign clients
Cross-Jurisdiction Coordination
- Liaising with EU legal teams or arbitral tribunals
- Clarifying conflict of laws, forum issues, and procedural equivalency
- Advising on bilateral treaties or reciprocity requirements
Who This Service Is For
- EU companies with enforceable judgments against Russian entities
- Arbitral award holders seeking recovery of damages or payments in Russia
- Foreign creditors, banks, and suppliers with cross-border claims
- Law firms needing local enforcement counsel in Russia
- Corporations involved in cross-border litigation or post-award disputes
Why Work With R&T Legal
- Track record of successful enforcement cases under Russian law
- Multilingual legal support: English, Russian, German, Turkish
- Familiarity with Russian enforcement courts and procedures
- Full-service representation from filing to execution
- Trusted by global legal teams and arbitration counsel
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