The Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho Marítimo (ICAMUR) serves as a key reference for maritime law across Ibero-America. A recurring and critical topic in its practice is the regulation, calculation, and dispute over honorarios—professional fees charged by lawyers, arbitrators, and technical experts in maritime and port-related legal proceedings. Given the transnational nature of maritime disputes, ensuring fair, predictable, and enforceable fee structures is essential.
This is the most common variable for calculation. The larger the building, the higher the absolute fee, though the cost per square meter usually decreases as the total area increases (economy of scale).
Disagreements over honorarios ICAMUR are not rare. Typical disputes include: honorarios icamur
Resolution mechanisms:
Q: Can I negotiate honorarios ICAMUR? A: No. Unlike private attorney fees, ICAMUR fees are fixed by public regulation. However, the attorney may voluntarily waive up to 20% in hardship cases, with ICAMUR approval. For private individuals ordered to pay honorarios ICAMUR
Q: Are honorarios ICAMUR subject to taxes? A: Yes. They are considered income for the attorney and subject to IRPF (individual income tax) and ISS (service tax) depending on the nature of the service.
Q: What happens if I ignore an ICAMUR fee notification? A: Ignoring it will lead to legal proceedings. Within 60 days, ICAMUR can file a execução (enforcement action) without the need for a separate declaratory lawsuit. the higher the absolute fee
Q: Do non-members of ICAMUR have to pay these fees? A: Only if they are the losing party in a lawsuit against the municipality of Rio de Janeiro and the judge specifically orders payment according to the ICAMUR table.
ICAMUR does not treat late payments lightly. The enforcement of honorarios ICAMUR follows the same rigor as any public debt. The penalties include:
For private individuals ordered to pay honorarios ICAMUR in a lawsuit, non-payment allows the municipality to initiate a garnishment of bank accounts or seizure of assets.