12 February, 2020
Singapore has enacted new legislation that consolidates and expands its recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Previously, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments was limited to final money judgments from superior courts in civil proceedings and final judgments from superior courts in criminal proceedings for the payment of damages or compensation.
The Reciprocal Enforcement of Foreign Judgments (Amendment) Act, which came into force on 3 October 2019, provides for a broader range of foreign judgments to be enforced, including non-money judgments (such as freezing orders), lower court judgments, interlocutory judgments, judicial settlements, consent judgments and consent orders.
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For further information, please contact:
Nandakumar Ponniya , Principal, Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow
nandakumar.ponniya@bakermckenzie. com
