Contract Enforcement

Secure the enforceability of your contracts in foreign markets with expert legal support, protecting your interests and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Importance of Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Contract Enforcement

Enforcing contracts in different jurisdictions is crucial to ensure that your business interests are protected globally. Each country has unique laws and procedures for contract enforcement, making it essential to understand and navigate these legal landscapes to effectively uphold your contracts.

Key Points in Contract Enforcement

  1. Effective Dispute Resolution Clauses: Including clear dispute resolution clauses specifying the method (e.g., litigation, arbitration) and venue for resolving disputes is vital.
  2. Asset Identification and Recovery: Identifying and securing the debtor’s assets is essential for successful enforcement.
  3. Compliance with Local Laws: Ensuring that contracts comply with local legal requirements to facilitate smoother enforcement.

Common Scenarios

Export and International Sales

Sale and export of goods and products to foreign markets, including direct sales and sales through distributors.

Import and Procurement

Purchase, import, and procurement of goods, products, and/or parts from foreign exporters and suppliers.

Foreign Direct Investment

Investment in, setting up, managing, and closing business entities in foreign markets, including subsidiaries, partnerships, or joint ventures.

Cross-border Services

Provision of professional or business services to foreign clients without establishing a physical presence.

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Philippines

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Hong Kong

  • Contracts must comply with local laws, and including a well-defined dispute resolution clause is essential.
  • Hong Kong is a major arbitration hub, and its courts enforce both local and foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention.
  • Provisional measures such as injunctions are available to prevent breaches and enforce contract terms.
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Brazil

  • Contracts should comply with local legal frameworks, with detailed terms and clear dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Legal actions include seeking damages and enforcing arbitration awards.
  • Brazil’s courts are equipped to handle complex contract enforcement cases, ensuring protection for business interests.
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India

  • Contracts must include detailed terms and comply with the Indian Contract Act.
  • Arbitration is commonly used for dispute resolution, with courts enforcing arbitration awards effectively.
  • Courts can provide interim relief measures such as injunctions to prevent further breaches.
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Vietnam

  • Contracts need to be registered and comply with Vietnamese law, ensuring detailed agreements for enforceability.
  • Legal remedies include injunctions and damages, with the courts providing enforcement mechanisms.
  • Vietnam recognizes and enforces foreign arbitration awards under the New York Convention.
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China

  • Enforcing contracts often requires a well-crafted dispute resolution clause to specify how disputes are to be resolved, whether through litigation or arbitration.
  • Courts in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai are more experienced with international contract enforcement.
  • Provisional remedies such as injunctions can be used to compel compliance.
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Indonesia

  • Contracts need to adhere to local legal standards, and enforcement mechanisms include both administrative and legal actions.
  • Detailed terms and clear dispute resolution clauses are essential for effective enforcement.
  • Indonesian courts can enforce foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention.
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Malaysia

  • Contracts should comply with Malaysian law, with clear terms and conditions to prevent disputes.
  • Legal remedies include seeking damages and specific performance through the courts.
  • Malaysia also recognizes and enforces foreign arbitration awards under the New York Convention.
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Thailand

  • Contracts must be clear and comply with Thai law, with specific terms to prevent disputes.
  • Enforcement involves civil litigation, with courts providing mechanisms such as injunctions.
  • Thailand also enforces foreign arbitral awards, offering a reliable dispute resolution process.

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