Five more or less similar corporate codes The Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands comprises Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (the BES islands) have a joint corporate code (Book 2 of the Civil Code). In Sint Maarten, Book 2 of the Civil Code applicable… Continue reading COMPANY LAW IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN AND SURINAME
Author: Karel Frielink
THANK YOU ChatGPT – YOU NAILED IT!
I asked the question and the answer came in seconds! “Karel Frielink is considered a top lawyer primarily because of his deep expertise, influential legal work, and leadership in the Dutch Caribbean legal landscape, especially in Curaçao and other parts of the former Netherlands Antilles. Here’s a breakdown of why he is held in high… Continue reading THANK YOU ChatGPT – YOU NAILED IT!
ONDERNEMINGSRECHTELIJKE GESCHILLEN
De bundel met mijn bijdrage is vanaf nu verkrijgbaar Kroniek Caribische en Surinaamse ondernemingsrechtelijke geschillen 2019-2024 Mr. dr. K. Frielink 1 Inleiding / 121 2 Enquêterecht / 122 2.1 De wettelijke regeling / 122 2.2 Indirecte aandelenbelangen / 123 2.3 Geen enquêtesubject / 124 2.4 Gelasten enquête niet opportuun / 125 2.5 Wel wanbeleid, geen… Continue reading ONDERNEMINGSRECHTELIJKE GESCHILLEN
SURINAAMS ONDERNEMINGSRECHT
Op zoek naar kennis en ervaring? Tap bij de bron! Voor iedereen in Suriname en daarbuiten die meer wil weten over het op 1 mei 2025 ingevoerde Boek 2 Burgerlijk Wetboek (Rechtspersonen) en het Surinaamse ondernemingsrecht in bredere zin, hieronder staat een overzicht van de meest actuele publicaties van mijn hand. Met ingang van 2023… Continue reading SURINAAMS ONDERNEMINGSRECHT
KAREL’S 20-YEAR BLOGGING ANNIVERSARY
Today I’m celebrating my 20-year blogging anniversary Throughout the blog’s 20-year existence, my core focus has remained the same: sharing knowledge about Dutch Caribbean corporate law and finance law. In recent years, the law of Suriname has been added. This addition is also reflected in my academic publications in recent years. Pages on my weblog… Continue reading KAREL’S 20-YEAR BLOGGING ANNIVERSARY
GRAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
How can we change the course of American politics and make it much more human? Copilot: “To make American politics more human, we could focus on fostering empathy and understanding among leaders and citizens. This might involve encouraging open dialogue, prioritizing policies that address people’s everyday struggles, and promoting transparency to rebuild trust. Grassroots movements… Continue reading GRAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY
GERMAN AWARD FOR DR. KAREL FRIELINK
Verdienstkreuz am Bande des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland On 7 April 2025, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Netherlands, Dr. Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, presented in Curaçao to Honorary Consul Dr. Karel Frielink, the Cross of Merit with Ribbon of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The award was… Continue reading GERMAN AWARD FOR DR. KAREL FRIELINK
LEO SPIGT (1948-2025)
Mr. L.C.J.M. Spigt (5 mei 1948 – 1 april 2025) Leo is er niet meer, en laat voor velen een grote leegte achter. Wij leerden elkaar in 1994 kennen. Eerst was hij mijn baas en ik zijn senior medewerker. Daarna werden we partners. Dat bleven we in zekere zin ook toen we niet meer bij… Continue reading LEO SPIGT (1948-2025)
NEW CURRENCY FOR CURACAO AND ST. MAARTEN
Curacao and (Dutch) St. Maarten began the transition from the Antillean Guilder (NAf or ANG) to the Caribbean Guilder (Cg or XCG) on March 31, 2025. From now on, the Caribbean Guilder is the legal tender in both countries. All prices, invoices, statements, receipts etc. will be in the new currency (XCG). The XCG has… Continue reading NEW CURRENCY FOR CURACAO AND ST. MAARTEN
BUY YOUR PHOTO FOR HOME OR OFFICE
𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍 Who wouldn’t want a real “Frielink” on the wall? In addition to my work as an attorney and legal scholar, I have been active as a non-professional photographer for years. My photos sometimes make it to the newspaper or an international maritime magazine. A modest selection can be… Continue reading BUY YOUR PHOTO FOR HOME OR OFFICE
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED
Karel Frielink ranked Band 1 for the 16th time: “He is incredibly knowledgeable.” Once again, I have been selected as a ranked lawyer in Chambers Global 2025, identifying me as one of the best lawyers in the Dutch Caribbean. Chambers and Partners: “Karel Frielink is a leading lawyer who advises on a wide range of… Continue reading CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2025 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED
WIE ZIT DAAR OP MIJN STOEL?
Blijf binnen je orgaan! Bij rechtspersonen dienen organen goed van elkaar te worden onderscheiden. Een orgaan is een kring van personen aan wie op grond van (primair) de wet en de statuten bepaalde rechten, bevoegdheden en verplichtingen zijn verbonden. Denk aan de algemene vergadering (bij verenigingen en vennootschappen), het bestuur (bij alle rechtspersonen) en een… Continue reading WIE ZIT DAAR OP MIJN STOEL?