Maria Mulla, instructed by Penningtons Manches Cooper (Richard Marshall and Bronagh Adams), successfully represented the Defendants in Proctor v Martin [2026] EWHC 2841 (KB), a decision addressing significant issues concerning the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, public policy and abuse of process.

The proceedings concerned an attempt to enforce in England and Wales a Portuguese order recognising an underlying Spanish judgment that had had ceased to be enforceable under Spanish law.

In setting aside recognition of the Portuguese order, Master Sullivan considered several important issues: judgments on judgments, limitation and enforceability, public policy issues, and abuse of process.

The decision provides useful guidance for practitioners involved in international commercial disputes, foreign judgment enforcement, and challenges to recognition.

Read the judgment in full: Proctor v Martin [2026] EWHC 2841(KB)