Novo Banco and Others (Reorganisation and winding-up of credit institutions - Judgment) French Text [2024] EUECJ C-498/22 (05 September 2024)

Novo Banco and Others (Reorganisation and winding-up of credit institutions - Judgment) French Text [2024] EUECJ C-498/22 (05 September 2024)

The lack of publication of a resolution measure as required by Article 6 of Directive 2001/24/EC does not prevent its recognition and effect in another Member State under Article 3(2) of the Directive. However, Member States must ensure that affected parties have a reasonable opportunity to challenge such measures...

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Citation
[2024] EUECJ C-498/22
Parties
Applicant: Novo Banco SA – Sucursal en España; Applicant: Banco de Portugal; Applicant: Fundo de Resolução; Respondent: C. F. O.; Respondent: J. M. F. T.; Respondent: M. H. D. S.; Respondent: Proyectos, Obras y Servicios de Badajoz SL
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Preliminary Reference (joined Cases C 498/22, C 499/22, C 500/22) / Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union
Outcome
Questions answered; preliminary references disposed of.
Legal Topics
Credit Institution Resolution, Recognition of Insolvency Measures, Consumer Contract Law, Abusive Clauses, Property Rights, Procedural Rights
EU Law Banking and Finance Consumer Protection Credit Institution Resolution Recognition of Insolvency Measures Consumer Contract Law Abusive Clauses Property Rights +1 more

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Parties

Novo Banco SA – Sucursal en España

Applicant

Banco de Portugal

Applicant

Fundo de Resolução

Applicant

C. F. O.

Respondent

J. M. F. T.

Respondent

M. H. D. S.

Respondent

Proyectos, Obras y Servicios de Badajoz SL

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Preliminary Reference (joined Cases C 498/22, C 499/22, C 500/22) / Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union

  1. 1 Whether the lack of publication of a credit institution resolution measure under Directive 2001/24/EC prevents its recognition in another Member State.
  2. 2 Whether the exclusion or retransfer of liabilities to a failed bank, affecting consumer or creditor rights, is compatible with EU fundamental rights and principles (property, effective judicial protection, legal certainty, legitimate expectations, consumer protection).
  3. 3 Whether the fragmentation of contractual obligations (debtor/creditor split) due to resolution measures is compatible with Directive 93/13/EEC and the Charter.

Ratio Decidendi

The lack of publication of a resolution measure as required by Article 6 of Directive 2001/24/EC does not prevent its recognition and effect in another Member State under Article 3(2) of the Directive. However, Member States must ensure that affected parties have a reasonable opportunity to challenge such measures once they become aware of them, in accordance with the right to effective judicial protection. The fragmentation of contractual obligations resulting from the transfer or retransfer of liabilities under a resolution measure does not, per se, violate the Charter or Directive 93/13/EEC, provided that national law ensures the possibility of judicial review and does not render the...

Court Disposition

Questions answered; preliminary references disposed of.

Orders

  • Article 3(2) and Article 6 of Directive 2001/24/EC, read in light of Articles 21(2) and 47 of the Charter and the principle of legal certainty, do not preclude recognition in a host Member State of the effects of a resolution measure not published as required, provided affected parties have a reasonable opportunity...
  • Fragmentation of contractual obligations due to resolution measures does not violate EU law or the Charter, provided judicial protection is ensured and the exercise of rights is not rendered impossible or excessively difficult.