Does the foreign judgment and arbitration award have validity and enforceability in France?
- France
- 10/31/2000
- J.P. Karsenty et Associés
Among others, the Treaty of Rome of 1957, the New York Convention of 1958, the Brussels Convention, the Lugano Convention of 1988 and the Hague Convention of 1973 are signed and recognized by France. Therefore, foreign judgments and arbitration awards will have to be granted exequatur – according to French procedural rules -in order to be enforced in the France territory.
As general principle, French Courts may not challenge foreign decisions. Nevertheless, foreign decisions will not be granted exequatur where contrary to the public order.
