Expert UK Litigators for American clients

Key Services

Debt Recovery

Our team have the expertise and experience to explore every avenue available. We employ strategic approaches to ensure effective and swift debt recovery, safeguarding your financial interests and overcoming the jurisdictional obstacles, such as:

· Sending an official solicitors’ letter (Demand) to chase the debt

· Looking at what measures you have taken already to deal with late or non-payers

· Enforcing Court judgments

· Issuing bankruptcy and winding up orders

Our team is uniquely positioned with extensive experience in both UK and US legal systems, ensuring that your case is handled with the highest level of proficiency and insight. Our Managing Partner, Michael Muldoon, is admitted as a foreign lawyer in the state of New York and can facilitate UK litigation services from our Manhattan office.

We understand that each client’s situation is unique. Our personalized approach ensures that we tailor our services to meet your specific needs and objectives, considering the multi-jurisdictional complexities.

Cryptocurrency Investigations and Disputes

The realm of digital currency is swiftly growing and offers a wealth of possibilities and obstacles.

Our experienced team can advise clients who have had assets stolen or concealed by a trading platform or investment firm, with a UK jurisdictional connection. It may be that you suspect fraudulent activity or have been refused withdrawal of your funds from a trading platform.

We work closely with expert investigators to trace misappropriated cryptoassets, including by using cutting edge blockchain analytics tools. Where necessary we act with speed to obtain a combination of civil injunctions, including disclosure and freezing orders, in order to identify the perpetrators of fraud and recover stolen cryptoassets.

Enforcement of UK Judgments in the USA

Navigating the intricacies of enforcing UK judgments in the United States can be daunting.

Each state has its own statutes and rules that set out the procedures and conditions under which a foreign judgment can be enforced. In New York, for instance, a judgment, including a foreign judgment, can be enforced through an accelerated procedure called “Summary Judgment in Lieu of Complaint”, under which the judgment creditor files a summons, a motion for summary judgment and supporting papers. Unless a material issue of fact is presented that would preclude summary judgment, the matter is decided on that application, with no discovery or trial.

We simplify this process, leveraging our deep understanding of both UK and US legal frameworks to secure the outcomes you require.

Enforcement of US Judgments in the UK

In order to enforce US judgment in the jurisdiction of England & Wales one must enforce it at common law, by bringing a new action in the English courts, with the US judgment becoming the cause of action. At that point, the US judgment is treated as a contractual debt and new proceedings are therefore issued in an English Court for payment of that ‘debt’. Essentially, you must first obtain an English judgment.

For a US judgment to be enforceable through the English courts, it must be a final and conclusive judgment in the court that handed down the judgment. If the US judgment is subject to an appeal, it is likely that the English court will stay the enforcement of judgement proceedings until the outcome of that appeal is apparent. If the matter proceeds to a summary judgment hearing, it may be necessary for a US lawyer to provide evidence as to a judgment’s final and conclusive nature.

We facilitate the enforcement of US judgments within the UK, ensuring that your rights are upheld and your interests protected across borders.

Defending UK Proceedings:

If you or your corporation have been served with UK proceedings or are facing legal challenges in the UK, our expert litigators offer robust defense strategies, safeguarding your position and mitigating risks throughout the litigation process.

We will also consider whether you may have a counterclaim against the claimant and can assist with alternative dispute resolution, where necessary.

Issuing Proceedings in England and Wales

If you need to issue proceedings against an individual or company based in the UK, perhaps due to jurisdictional provision in a commercial agreement, we can guide you through issuing proceedings or pursuing claims. Our team provide comprehensive support to ensure your case is presented effectively in the jurisdiction of England and Wales.

Injunctions

We are experienced in acting for clients who are obtaining or are on the receiving end of injunctions in the UK.

An injunction is essentially a court order requiring a party to do or stop doing a certain act. An interim injunction is a temporary injunction, which is usually granted pending a further hearing or a full trial.

It may be that you anticipate that a debtor will be dissipating assets and a freezing order would provide protection and ease of mind. In that case, we can work with you to act with speed and diligence to protect your interests. A freezing injunction is a provisional order that prohibits a party from disposing of or dealing with their assets. It is a valuable strategic tool that can help to ensure that a defendant retains assets that can be enforced against if the claim is ultimately successful.

We can advise and guide you through the complex injunction procedure and any required expert evidence for your application.

Why Choose Muldoon Britton?

Qualified UK Litigation Solicitors (regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority)

→ We’ve helped hundreds of individuals & businesses across the US with UK Litigation services

→ We offer flexible and fixed fee options as well assistance with Litigation Funding

→ US office in New York (as well as offices in London, Manchester & Ireland)

→ Convenient remote consultations available across the US (calls, video calls & email)

Call either our US office or UK office during normal office hours, or use our form below

US Office: +1 646 513 4519    UK Office: +44 (0) 161 979 0753