The new law regulates the sale of disputed rights and imposes restrictions on specified persons to protect judicial integrity. A right may be disputed where litigation exists or there is a serious dispute.
Review the claim file, underlying right, parties, buyer’s position and connection to the proceedings. Specific restrictions concern judges, prosecutors, court staff and a lawyer acting in the same right, within the scope of the applicable provisions.
Do not assume that every transfer of a disputed debt is invalid or that a private assignment bypasses these restrictions. Examine the exact statutory conditions and effectiveness against the debtor and third parties.
Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 entered into force on 1 June 2026. Check the dates, applicable special legislation and temporal rules for the particular case.
Official sources
Civil Transactions Law | Official explanation of the reforms
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