Recognition and enforcement of UK judgments in Italy post no-deal Brexit

Table of contents

• How are UK judgments currently enforced in Italy?
• Will that enforcement regime no longer apply following no-deal Brexit?
• Will the bilateral treaty for enforcement of civil and commercial judgments in use prior to the EU regulations coming into force be applied by the Italian courts?
• If not, what will be the process for enforcement of a UK judgment in Italy post Brexit?
• If enforcement of a UK judgment is not completed prior to exit day can the judgment creditor change enforcement regimes to ensure enforcement of the UK judgment?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: Massimiliano Danusso, a partner at BonelliErede, discusses the management of the recognition and enforcement of UK judgments in Italy in the case of a no-deal Brexit