International & Germany
Claim Enforcement & Asset Tracing
In the globalized economy, enforcing claims and recovering assets across borders is not a luxury, but a necessity, which requires precision, tenacity, and strategic legal insight. Whether you are facing a debtor in Germany or abroad, successful recovery depends on knowing where to look, how to act, and which tools to deploy.
German vs. International Claim Enforcement
Germany offers robust legal instruments for debt recovery, governed by the German Civil Code (BGB) and the German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO). These include:
- Court-issued payment orders (Mahnbescheid) for streamlined domestic recovery
- Accessible title enforcement (Zwangsvollstreckung) through bailiffs or bank garnishments
- Access to debtor asset registers and credit information systems
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments under EU or bilateral treaties
International enforcement adds complexity — involving multiple jurisdictions, languages, and legal traditions. That’s where we thrive!
What We Offer
At Ecovis Heidelberg, we specialize in cross-border claim enforcement and international asset recovery. Our work blends legal expertise, forensic investigation, and relentless follow-up to deliver results where others fail.
Strategic Claim Enforcement
- Enforcing debt through out-of-court communication with the debtor.
- Enforcing domestic and foreign judgments in Germany
- Filing and managing Mahnbescheide, court actions, and enforcement procedures where necessary
- Engaging bailiffs and coordinating asset seizures and garnishments
- Defending your rights when counterparties delay or dispute. Including statutory interest and delay charges – both statutory and contractual.
Cross-Border Recovery
- Enforcement of German judgments abroad and foreign judgments in Germany
- Utilizing EU instruments (e.g., Brussels Ia, EEO, EAPO) and international conventions
- Coordinating with foreign counsel and authorities where needed
Hidden Asset Discovery
- Identifying undiscovered and undeclared assets including bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, or corporate holdings worldwide
- Conducting detailed financial and ownership investigations, including corporate veil-piercing
- Tracing and freezing assets before they disappear
Risk Reduction & Prevention
- Conducting enforceability checks before litigation
- Building enforcement-ready contracts with proper jurisdiction and choice of law clauses
- Advising on debtor risk profiles and pre-litigation strategy
At Ecovis, our asset tracing service and our claim enforcement services are uniquely tailored to each individual case to ensure success. Whether your claim or your assets lie in Berlin, Barcelona or Kabul — our mission is the same: Discover the assets, enforce your rights and deliver timely results.
