The European Court of Justice (ECJ), based in Luxembourg, represents the highest judicial body of the European Community and the issued decisions are fully recognized and applied in Portugal, being a Member State of the EU since 1986. ECJ aims to ensure the uniform appliance and interpretation of the EU…
In Portugal, when a writ of execution has been issued, the bailiff can put in action the compulsory measures provided by the law. All the debtor's liable assets are subject to execution and seizure procedure. In cases specified by law, third party’s assets can be seized, provided that implementation has…
The enforcement in Portugal is considered a judicial action by which an individual or legal person is required by the Court to adopt appropriate measures for the effective repair of a right that has been violated. Therefore, in order to start any enforcement procedure is needed a court decision for…
Lexidy Law Boutique SLP is a law firm based in Lisbon (Portugal) who offers complete debt collection services for local and foreign clients who are doing business in this country. We can help you with every step of the recovery and we will represent you in local courts in case of a trial. …
The economy in Portugal has become diversified and in continuous growing, based on services, since joining the European Union in 1986, but the economic crises have affected several individuals and companies, leading to several debt collection procedures. In the last decade, successive governments have privatized many state-controlled firms and liberalized…
