Spain
Arrest at a glance in SPAIN 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1952 Brussels Convention and other national laws 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary (Hague Apostille); a faxed copy shall at first suffice. 3 – Bank Guarantee to arrest: Necessary or other means 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Not always accepted 5 – […]
South Africa
Arrest at a glance in SOUTH AFRICA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: The Admiralty Act 2 – Security to arrest: Not legally necessary, but may be required 3 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: If accepted by plaintiff, otherwise a first class South African Bank, or cash 4 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 5 – Wrongful […]
Slovenia
Arrest at a glance in SLOVENIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1952 Brussels Convention; Maritime Code 2 – Power of Attorney: Original Necessary, translated to Slovenian 3 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: If accepted by plaintiffs 4 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to constitute legal advice, for such purpose […]
Panama
Arrest at a glance in PANAMA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: National Laws; Commercial Code; Specialized Courts for maritime matters 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary (Hague Apostille) 3 – Security: Payment of custodial charges 4 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to constitute legal advice, for such purpose please contact […]
Nigeria
Arrest at a glance in NIGERIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1252 Brussels Convention accepted. Admiralty jurisdiction Act 2 – Proceedings: Application to the Court supported by affidavit 2 – Counter security to arrest: Necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary/td> 7 – Legal fees: Hourly rate DISCLAIMER: […]
New Zealand
Arrest at a glance in NEW ZEALAND 1 – Proceedings: Warrant order supported by affidavit 2 – Security to arrest: Indemnity to the Registrar for fees, expenses and harbour dues 3 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Accepted 4 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 5 – Court fees: NZ$ 1,000. DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended […]
Netherlands
Arrest at a glance in NETHERLANDS 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1952 Brussels Convention 2 – Power of Attorney: Not necessary 3 – Counter security to arrest: Not usually necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Always accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 6 – Bailiff Assistance: Necessary 7 – Legal fees: Hourly rate […]
Lithuania
Arrest at a glance in LITHUANIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Code of civil proceedings 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary (Hague Apostille) 3 – Counter security to arrest: Sometimes necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Deposit on bailiff account (local currency) 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 6 – Bailiff Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: […]
Malta
Arrest at a glance in MALTA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Merchant Shipping Act & Code of civil procedure 2 – Proceedings: Issuance of a warrant 3 – Counter security to arrest: Necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Not always accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to […]
Latvia
Arrest at a glance in LATVIA 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: 1952 Brussels Convention 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary (Hague Apostille) 3 – Counter security to arrest: Sometimes necessary 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: Accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 6 – Bailiff Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to […]
