181.— (1) The provisions of this Chapter apply in relation to legal proceedings commenced on or after 30 July 2009 by a person who is a debtor, associated debtor, guarantor or surety in relation to a bank asset, or a participating institution in connection with a bank asset if the bank asset is specified (whether at the commencement of the proceedings or afterwards) in an acquisition schedule.

(2) The provisions of this Chapter apply in relation to legal proceedings referred to in subsection (1) on and from the time at which the bank asset concerned is specified in an acquisition schedule.