TWO BUILDINGS, ONE LAW FIRM

Straightforward

BZSE Attorneys & Tax Advisers operates in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This sometimes raises the question of what our offices look like. We have two buildings: one in Curaçao and one in St. Maarten. And they look very different. However, what is important is what is behind the walls. Independence and integrity are paramount to the lawyers of BZSE. They operate and litigate in an open, transparent and independent manner.

Please note that although the lawyers of BZSE are based in St. Maarten and Curaçao, they are also qualified to …
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Jan 2024
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LAWYERS IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

BZSE Law is the best firm to hire

To start with, I’m not an expert in all areas of law. A little exaggeration would be allowed, but that’s not my M.O. These days you are supposed to tell the “honest story”.

Practical and well-founded advice based on more than 30 years of experience as an attorney and in legal science: that’s why you should consult me.

I specialize in corporate, financial and (commercial) private law in general in the Caribbean parts of the Dutch Kingdom. Although I have litigated for more than 30 years, I no longer do so. As …
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Dec 2023
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LAWYERS IN THE CARIBBEAN

Corporate law, corporate governance, finance law and business law

Do you know a good lawyer who is versed in the laws of Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten or the BES islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba)? No doubt such a question will be asked with some frequency. The answer: BZSE Attorneys at Law and Tax Advisers.

In Curaçao, the attorneys of BZSE focus on a select number of areas: corporate law, corporate governance, finance law and business law in general. Much is also published on these topics at the academic level. That expertise is applied effectively and in a practical manner. …
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Jan 2023
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ADVOCAAT IN DE CARIBBEAN

Ondernemingsrecht, corporate governance, financieel recht en privaatrecht

Weet jij een goede advocaat die thuis is in het recht van Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten of de BES-eilanden (Bonaire, St. Eustatius en Saba)? Een dergelijke vraag zal in het Europese deel van Nederland ongetwijfeld met enige regelmaat worden gesteld. Het antwoord: BZSE Advocaten en Belastingadviseurs.

In Curaçao richt BZSE Advocaten zich op een beperkt aantal terreinen: ondernemingsrecht, corporate governance, financieel recht en privaatrecht. Over die onderwerpen wordt ook veel gepubliceerd op wetenschappelijk niveau. Die expertise wordt effectief en op praktische wijze toegepast. De partners in Curaçao zijn Karel Frielink en Jaap Maris …
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Jan 2023
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BRAND NEW TEXTBOOK ON DUTCH CARIBBEAN CORPORATE LAW

Leading legal textbook on Dutch Caribbean corporate law

Development of Dutch Caribbean corporate law has been rapid and voluminous. This fact justifies a whole new textbook on the subject. In August 2017, my new textbook on Dutch Caribbean corporate law was published: Kort begrip van het Nederlands Caribisch Rechtspersonenrecht (A concise understanding of Dutch Caribbean corporate law; 1st edition 2017). This new textbook on corporate law is aimed at both professionals (judges, lawyers, attorneys, civil law notaries, in-house counsel etc.) and students. Unfortunately, this new book is in Dutch only.

I have (co-)authored over a hundred sixty …
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03
Oct 2017
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THE SELLING OF SHARES BY A CURACAO COMPANY

Answers to foreign counsel queries

A Curaçao company (NV or BV) may have assets, both local and foreign. Not seldom such a company wants to sell all or a portion of its assets. If foreign assets or a foreign buyer is involved, foreign counsel always asks questions about the laws of Curaçao. Several of those questions will be dealt with here. Let’s assume that a Curaçao company wants to sell its shares in a Dutch BV.

The Curaçao NV or BV may sell some or all of its shares in the Dutch BV. It is customary that board minutes or …
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05
Aug 2016
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Corporate

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STRAIGHTFORWARD ATTORNEYS IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN: BZSE

Don’t miss your opportunity

Whether you live in Europe, Asia or the Americas, almost every attorney or law firm claims to be the best, the leading, etc. Why are they all trying so hard? And does this do the trick for you? Even more importantly, does your lawyer meet your expectations? What may you expect from your lawyer after all?

Law is a people’s issue. Clients prefer people to buildings. They are seeking assistance from an expert they can trust. An expert who is able to really listen and who actually adds value to their case.

A lawyer should attempt …
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02
Feb 2015
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TEVEEL INTERIMDIVIDEND UITGEKEERD

Verplichting tot terugbetalen

In artikel 2:118/218 BW (BES, Curaçao en St. Maarten) is vastgelegd dat in onmiddellijke samenhang met de goedkeuring van de jaarrekening, de algemene vergadering of een ander bij de statuten aangewezen orgaan van de NV of BV beslist over de uitkering of inhouding van de uit die jaarrekening blijkende winst en over het doen van andere uitkeringen ten laste van het uit die jaarrekening blijkende eigen vermogen. Dit betreft de jaarlijkse dividenduitkering. De algemene vergadering (of een ander bij de statuten aangewezen orgaan) kan besluiten tot het doen van tussentijdse uitkeringen ten laste van een lopend boekjaar …
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28
Jan 2015
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ONGEPASTE UITLATINGEN OVER RECHTERS

Schorsing van vier weken

Een tegen een advocaat in Nederland ingediende klacht is ook in hoger beroep gehonoreerd. De advocaat is voor vier weken geschorst.

De Deken verweet de advocaat dat hij geen gehoor heeft gegeven aan de uitnodiging van de Deken om over een melding van de President van de Rechtbank Oost-Brabant in overleg te treden, alsmede dat hij zich in zijn brief van 1 februari 2013 aan de President van de Rechtbank Oost-Brabant onnodig grievend heeft uitgelaten, en in strijd met de advocateneed en het gedragsrecht heeft gehandeld.

De advocaat in kwestie heeft op 10 januari 2013 namens …
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21
Jan 2015
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FACEBOOK EN DE VOORWAARDEN WAARMEE U INSTEMT

Facebook, privacy en copyrights

“Ik geef Facebook geen toestemming om mijn foto’s te gebruiken.” Overal op Facebook verschijnen dit soort berichten. Deze Facebookgebruikers zijn het niet eens met de voorwaarden waaronder zij van Facebook gebruik mogen maken. Persoonlijke gegevens en foto’s die zij op Facebook hebben geplaatst mogen van hen niet door Facebook worden gebruikt.

Wie zich aanmeldt bij Facebook aanvaardt de voorwaarden die Facebook heeft opgesteld. Die voorwaarden kunnen niet eenzijdig door de gebruiker worden gewijzigd. Het plaatsen van een tekst op een profielpagina waarin eenzijdig beperkingen aan Facebook worden opgelegd heeft juridisch dan ook geen waarde.

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21
Jan 2015
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THE CURACAO BAR ASSOCIATION

Something about the early period

The Curaçao Bar Association was established on Saturday 11 June 1977 in the Ala Blancaroom of the Curaçao Plaza Hotel. The Bar is an association (with corporate personality) for advocates (attorneys, lawyers) practicing on the island. Erich Zielinski was the first President of the Bar; he resigned on 11 July 1978. The initial Board consisted of W. Knoppel (Vice-President), A. Richardson (Secretary) and R. Daantje (Treasurer).

The invitation to the Bar’s inaugural meeting concluded with the following sentence: “Could you please enter the date now in your diary with the request to your secretary to …
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11
Jan 2015
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BZSE ATTORNEYS AT LAW CURACAO

BZSE opened its doors in Curaçao

On 1 January 2015 the St. Maarten based law firm BZSE has opened its Curaçao office lead by Karel Frielink on Mahaaiweg 7a. With this BZSE strengthens its law and tax practice with a Curaçao base.

As of its incorporation, BZSE Attorneys at Law and Tax Advisers (St. Maarten) has been active throughout the Dutch Caribbean: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba.

Quality, continuity and stability are the foundations of the personalized approach by BZSE. In both the civil law as well as in the tax practice, the attorneys and tax …
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10
Jan 2015
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