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ARTICLE · 10 AUGUST 2021

Enforcement Of Judgments 2021 – Law And Practice

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This edition discusses identifying assets, domestic judgments, foreign judgments and arbitral awards.

BermudaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Steven White
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Jordan Knight
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John McSweeney
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1. IDENTIFYING ASSETS IN THE JURISDICTION

1.1 OPTIONS TO IDENTIFY ANOTHER PARTY'S ASSET POSITION

There are various options to consider in order to identify a judgment debtor's asset position before determining which method of enforcement action may be the most effective. These options can be exercised either individually or cumulatively as the resources of the plaintiff and any pre-existing knowledge of the debtor's assets allow. The options include the following.

  • Searches of Public Registers (either in person or, in some cases, online).
    1. The Land Registry – to confirm ownership of real property and ascertain whether there are registered charges over the property.

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