Lien powers can work a treat

6th May 2013

Tug owners can use the lien clause if hirers fail to pay, say solicitor Simon Tatham and Mike Lacey, who originally drafted TOWCON, of TugAdvise

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Lien powers can work a treat

Tug owners can use the lien clause if hirers fail to pay, say solicitor Simon Tatham and Mike Lacey, who originally drafted TOWCON, of TugAdvise

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