Amsterdam, 13 July 2016 – Leading Benelux law firm AKD has announced its intention to open an office in Luxembourg to meet growing demand for integrated, international legal services in stable jurisdictions.…
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Ship suppliers can now benefit from further EU integration
ROTTERDAM-based law firm AKD says suppliers of goods and services to the international shipping industry, such as bunker suppliers, can modify the jurisdiction clauses in their standard terms to…
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AKD appoints new partner to Transport & Energy team
ROTTERDAM-based law firm AKD has appointed Annemieke Spijker a partner in its Transport & Energy team with effect from 1 June, 2016. Annemieke joined AKD in July 2006, and became a member of…
ROTTERDAM-based law firm AKD says a recent revision of the Brussels I Regulation makes it possible to quickly attach assets anywhere in the EU if parties include in their contracts a…
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AKD says lack of ship definition is threat to offshore and wind farm investors
ROTTERDAM-based law firm AKD says the lack of an unambiguous term to describe a ‘ship’ in several jurisdictions represents a potential threat to asset security for financiers, particularly in the…
ROTTERDAM-based law firm AKD says a recent decision of the Dutch courts means that shipyards in The Netherlands may no longer be able to rely on the right to retain…
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Shipping, transport and trade will benefit from EU debt recovery proposal
ROTTERDAM-based law firm AKD says shipping and international trade and logistics operators should welcome a recent decision by European Justice Ministers which will improve their chances of successfully recovering money owed…