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Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Seizure of a vessel

The seizure of bunkers, i.e. the fuel needed to propel a ship or aircraft, is a particularly formidable enforcement measure for a debtor. Seemingly simple, this procedure in fact immobilises a valuable asset and paralyses a business operation. It raises complex legal issues, including the...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Precautionary seizure, Attachment

Attachment of receivables is an essential legal procedure for creditors seeking to secure the recovery of their debt. It makes a sum of money owed to your debtor by a third party, such as a bank or a customer, unavailable even before a court order has been issued...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Seizure of a vessel

When a creditor seeks to recover its debt from a shipowner or operator, the immobilisation of the vessel by means of a protective attachment is a formidable weapon. This measure, although temporary, paralyses the commercial operation of the asset, creating a strong incentive to pay. However, its implementation is subject to a number of restrictions...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Seizure of a vessel

The precautionary seizure of a vessel is a formidable procedure for any creditor seeking to recover a debt. It makes it possible to immobilise a valuable asset, often the debtor's main working tool. However, the procedure is fraught with pitfalls, particularly when the issue of ownership of the vessel is at stake...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Seizure of a vessel

The detention of a vessel by means of a protective attachment is one of the most effective weapons available to a creditor. By nailing a ship to the quayside, the economic activity of its operator is paralysed, creating a powerful lever for obtaining payment of a debt. However, this procedure is extremely complex...

Guarantees, securities and enforcement law, Seizure of a vessel

The precautionary seizure of a vessel is a formidable procedure for creditors seeking to secure their claim. It results in the immobilisation of a valuable asset, often at the heart of the owner's economic activity. However, the international nature of maritime transport creates unique legal complexities. Determining the right...

Undivided, Civil procedure

The management of jointly owned assets, whether inherited, post-communal or acquired jointly, raises complex issues when creditors are involved. The situation becomes even more complicated when several categories of creditor, with divergent interests, are competing for the same assets. Understanding the hierarchy...

Undivided, Civil procedure

When someone owes you money, their assets are your collateral. You have the right to resort to seizures to obtain payment of your debt. But what happens when your debtor does not own his assets outright, but in joint ownership with other people, for example?

Undivided, Civil procedure

When assets are held jointly, whether as a result of inheritance, divorce or joint acquisition, managing debts can quickly become a source of complexity and conflict. For creditors, identifying the right debtor and the assets that can be seized is a major challenge....

Undivided, Civil procedure

When a property is held by several people, whether as a result of inheritance, divorce or joint purchase, the resulting legal situation is known as indivision. While this situation can be chosen, it is often suffered and can become a source of complexity, particularly when...