USA – Texas
Arrest at a glance in US – TEXAS 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims 2 – Proceedings: A Verified Original Complaint in rem must be filed against the vessel and a $150.00 filing fee paid 3 – Power of Attorney: Not necessary 4 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary DISCLAIMER: This […]
USA – Florida
Arrest at a glance in US – FLORIDA 1 – Documents: Verified complaint 2 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: A bond is accepted 3 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 4 – Legal Cost: Initial & custodial costs 5 – Legal fees: Depending on the case ; from 2,500 to 50,000 USD DISCLAIMER: This information is […]
England & Wales
Arrest at a glance in ENGLAND & WALES 1 – Arrest Conventions & Laws applicable: Supreme Court Act 1981 2 – Counter Security: Not required 3 – Court & Marshall fees: Required 4 – P&I Club Letter of Guarantee: First class bank & P&I Clubs accepted 5 – Solicitor Assistance: Necessary 6 – Court fees: […]
Turkey
Arrest at a glance in TURKEY 1 – Arrest Conventions applicable: Turkish Laws 2 – Power of Attorney: Necessary (Hague Apostille), a faxed copy shall suffice at first 3 – Bank Guarantee to arrest: 15% to 40% of the claim amount either in cash or by first class Turkish Bank 4 – P&I Club Letter […]
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: […]