By Raphaël MORENON
26 July 2025
The law governing the seizure of a ship is one of the most unusual in existence. It lies at the crossroads of several legal approaches, making it a particularly technical area. For creditors seeking to recover their debts and for shipowners affected by the measure, it is essential to understand the inner workings of this system. The detention of a ship is never a trivial act: it paralyses a major economic tool and incurs significant costs. Our firm, with its dedicated enforcement practice, is regularly involved in these complex procedures, which require a detailed understanding of the disparate rules and international issues at stake. Navigating the intricacies of solent avocats' expertise in ship seizure is essential to securing your rights. Introduction: the special legal nature of ships To grasp the complexity of the seizure regime, it is first necessary to understand the very nature of the object...
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