By now, everyone knows how careful you must be with the output of AI systems. Fortunately, the systems acknowledge that you’re right when you point out their (sometimes very fundamental) errors. AI presents both significant risks and extraordinary opportunities.
Category: Legal
CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2026 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED
Karel Frielink ranked Band 1 for the 17th time: “He’s good at drafting, and is quick and responsive. Karel Frielink is very clear in his advice, analytical and very sharp.” Once again, I have been selected as a ranked lawyer in Chambers Global 2026, identifying me as one of the best lawyers in the Dutch… Continue reading CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2026 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED
MIJN JURIDISCHE OOGST IN 2025
Al mijn 2025 publicaties op een rij Ik leer veel van anderen, maar ik geef ook wat terug aan de juridische gemeenschap. Dit is de oogst van 2025: K. Frielink, ‘De geschillenregelingen in de Caribische delen van het Koninkrijk en Suriname’, in: C.D.J. Bulten, N. Kreileman, G.C. Makkink en M.P. Nieuwe Weme (red.), Handboek Geschillenregeling,… Continue reading MIJN JURIDISCHE OOGST IN 2025
VRIENDSCHAPSVERDRAG KONINKRIJK EN VERENIGDE STATEN
Wanneer geldt vrijstelling van het stellen van cautie? Op grond van het Verdrag van vriendschap, handel en scheepvaart tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en de Verenigde Staten van Amerika met bijbehorend Protocol (Trb. 1956, 40) hoeft een onderdaan van de Verenigde Staten, die in Nederland (of elders in het Koninkrijk) een procedure aanhangig maakt, geen… Continue reading VRIENDSCHAPSVERDRAG KONINKRIJK EN VERENIGDE STATEN
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!
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
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
COPILOT ON KAREL FRIELINK
This is what Copilot has to say about me Karel Frielink is a prominent attorney based in Curaçao, specializing in finance law, corporate law, and corporate governance. He has been practicing law since 1989 and is currently the managing partner at BZSE Attorneys at Law in Curaçao. Frielink has a distinguished career, having worked in… Continue reading COPILOT ON KAREL FRIELINK
35 JAAR ADVOCAAT – 35 YEARS BEING AN ATTORNEY
Ik vier dat door gewoon door te werken / I celebrate that with just continuing to work Of je daarvoor nou wel of niet de vlag uithangt, vandaag ben ik 35 jaar advocaat. En als je cliënten, vakgenoten en andere professionals mag geloven, dan ben ik erg goed in mijn vak. Mijn CV mag er… Continue reading 35 JAAR ADVOCAAT – 35 YEARS BEING AN ATTORNEY
ON FULL HUMAN BRAIN READING
Will the last protective wall disappear? It probably won’t be very long before artificial intelligence allows brain scanners to accurately and in detail report what images, thoughts and (memories of) feelings are stored in human brains. Decoding of brain activity raises all sorts of questions. First of all, it would be wonderful if this new… Continue reading ON FULL HUMAN BRAIN READING
OVER HET VOLLEDIG UITLEZEN VAN HERSENEN
Verdwijnt de laatste beschermwal? Het zal waarschijnlijk niet heel lang duren voordat met behulp van artificiële intelligentie hersenscanners nauwkeurig en gedetailleerd in beeld kunnen brengen welke beelden, gedachten en (herinneringen aan) gevoelens zich in menselijke hersenen bevinden. Het decoderen van hersenactiviteit roept allerlei vragen op. Om te beginnen zou het prachtig zijn als deze nieuwe… Continue reading OVER HET VOLLEDIG UITLEZEN VAN HERSENEN
CORPORATE AND FINANCE LAW
EU/The Netherlands v the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname Dutch legislation as regards, among other things, the law of legal entities (corporate law) and financial law has become extremely complex in recent years. This is partly due to the flood of European directives that EU member states must implement in their own legislation. The law of… Continue reading CORPORATE AND FINANCE LAW