Homologation of Consensual or Litigious Decisions Made Abroad

"It’s the process by which official decisions given by courts in other countries are recognized and validated in Brazil, and therefore can be executed here. It involves analyzing the documents and verifying their conformity with Brazilian rules."

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This service is for you if you have a legal decision or agreement that you obtained outside Brazil and need it to be recognized legally in this country. It is ideal for individuals and companies who face the need to validate and execute foreign decisions in this country, to make sure they are in accordance with Brazilian laws.

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"The requirements vary with the specific situation. In general, you need:
Unappealable judgment: The decision cannot be subject to appeal in the country of origin.
Official translation: The sentence abroad and other relevant documents must be translated into Portuguese by an official translator.
Apostilled documents: The sentence and all the related documents that are going to be submitted must be appropriately authenticated, generally with the use of The Hague Apostille, to ensure their validity in Brazil.
Valid proof of citation: You must prove that the opposing party was appropriately cited in the original case or participated voluntarily in that case.
No breaking of sovereign law and public order: The sentence abroad cannot be contrary to the principles of Brazilian sovereignty, public order, or morality.
Costs and fees: You must pay the fees related to the process of homologation, in accordance with Brazilian law.
You may need other documents, depending on the particular case."

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The timeframe may vary from 6 to 12 months.

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"It ensures that legal recognition and international sentences will be executed, offering you legal certainty and simplifying the processes. It permits the direct implementation of decisions already made, saving time and resources, and protecting your rights that have been established."

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We at Amorim have had great success in all the cases of homologation of sentences abroad that we have worked with. We would like to highlight a recent case in which we did the homologation in the exceptionally quick timeframe of three months.

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A lawyer specializing in international law is essential. With the support of the Amorim team, this professional will make sure that all the legal requirements are complied with.

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