Enforcing Debts Across Borders module (LW52147)

Enforcing cross-border debts becomes essential when a debtor holds assets in a foreign jurisdiction. This module delves into crucial legal frameworks governing foreign debt enforcement. This equips lawyers with an understanding of cross-border transactions.

What you will learn

In this module you will:

• understand the importance of enforcing debts across State borders in a globalised world
• comprehend key legal regimes governing the enforcement of foreign debts
• learn skills involved in drafting cross-border transaction contracts. This ensures efficient transaction planning while managing financial risks
• explore international systems for the movement of judgements. This promotes access to justice and cross-border trade
• examine conditions for enforcing foreign money judgements in the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union
• compare national and regional regimes with the 2019 Hague Judgements Convention
• investigate the impact of harmonised procedural rules in the EU on the easing of cross-border debt-recovery

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• understand crucial legal frameworks governing foreign debt enforcement
• understand cross-border transactions, utilising efficient planning and managing financial risks
• bring together knowledge of cross-border debts, the impact of EU procedural rules on recovery, and the impact of debt enforcement on human rights

Assignments / assessment

• Coursework (20%)
• On-campus open book computer marked exam (80%)

Teaching methods / timetable

This module will be delivered through a combination of student-led seminars and independent study.

The seminars will be based on prior reading as this allows for a higher level of engagement.