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Channel Islands (United Kingdom)
Process
Service Network is one of a few firms that specializes in
international service of process and offers competitive rates on foreign
services. Here is a summary of the
methods available for service outside the United States and a specific proposal
for the requested nation.
Our job is to cut through the bureaucracy and red tape to get the service
completed with as little delay as possible.
Since we have been in business for 28 years, we have developed close
working relationships with key individuals in most countries throughout the
world. The founder and President of
Process
Service Network was a Political Science major in
college with a focus on international relations and is actively involved in a
worldwide organization through which he has developed business and personal
relationships in over 80 nations worldwide.
We
are pleased to announce that we have recently opened our London office to
provide prompt and efficient service throughout the United Kingdom. FORMAL
SERVICE:
Many
countries are signatories to the Hague Service Convention (treaty) that
governs service of process to be effected between participating nations.
Service of initial pleadings may be made by formal service through the
Central Authority which itself arranges for service by methods prescribed in
that country. If you anticipate
attaching assets in the Channel Islands, you might consider utilizing the
provisions of the Hague Service Convention. The time frame can range from 2 to 3
months. INFORMAL
SERVICE:
Private process servers may serve documents in most countries, whether a
signer of The Hague Service Convention, or not.
Service is normally handled in a manner similar to methods used in the
United States, although completion of the service usually takes longer.
Service in England is very efficient and similar to the time frames
within the United States. Our
office in London coordinates all services in Great Britain and is extremely
thorough and efficient. Since we pay our process servers a bonus (at our own
expense) for prompt service, the normal delays are usually reduced.
Typical turnaround as fast as 2-3 weeks. LETTERS
ROGATORY:
Letters Rogatory is a request from a court in the United States to
a court in a foreign country requesting international judicial assistance
related to service of process. This method is time consuming, cumbersome, and should
be used only when other options are not available.
The use of this method is not recommended by the U.S. State Department
given the habitual time delays of up to 8 months in the execution of requests.
Fees for this method of service are generally higher than other methods.
Note: Use only for taking
depositions. COSTS: Service of process: Formal = $ 485.00 Informal = $ 925.00 (fastest method)
Letters
Rogatory = $2450.00
All
fess are per defendant/address Translation:
Not required declarations: DISCLAIMER:
The
information contained herein is provided for general information only and may
not be accurate at the time of service in a particular case or country.
Questions involving specific services should be directed to our office.
Care should be exercised in choosing the method of service
(formal/informal) if eventual enforcement of a U.S. judgment is anticipated in
the country where the documents are to be served.
No legal advice is intended in the statements contained herein.
Assignments for international service of process are accepted on the
basis that the assigning law firm has researched all applicable laws.
Process
Service Network
and its agents assume no liability for its actions in the course of any phase of
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