Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments And Arbitration Awards In The Cayman Islands

Successful litigants in foreign proceedings will often be required to take steps to enforce any judgment or order obtained outside of the jurisdiction in which it was made. The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands routinely recognises and enforces foreign judgments and arbitral awards from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and the PRC (amongst others) against individuals, entities and assets domiciled or situated in the Cayman Islands.

This advisory provides an overview of the process for recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, foreign arbitral awards and worldwide freezing orders made by foreign courts or by the Grand Court in support of foreign proceedings or arbitral proceedings.