Tag: attorneys

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

BZSE Attorneys at Law in Curacao celebrates its 10th anniversary They were ten exciting and challenging years, with many unique cases and fascinating people. Every reason to keep going full steam ahead. For us, success is always the result of teamwork. We thank everyone who contributed to our success! This photo is of an office… Continue reading HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

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.… Continue reading TWO BUILDINGS, ONE LAW FIRM

RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ATTORNEYS

Correspondence between attorneys may not be submitted in court The Code of Conduct for Attorneys (Lawyers) in Curacao, as well as those in Aruba, St. Maarten and the BES-islands, contain some specific rules regarding correspondence between attorneys. Rule 18 of the Code of Conduct The content of letters and other communications from one attorney at law… Continue reading RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ATTORNEYS

CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2016 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED

Karel Frielink ranked Band 1 again Once again I have been selected as a ranked lawyer in Chambers Global 2016 identifying me as one of the best lawyers in the Dutch Caribbean (click here). The Chambers Guides have been ranking the best law firms and lawyers since 1990, and now cover 185 jurisdictions throughout the… Continue reading CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2016 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED

MAKING FUN OF LAWYERS

Makes me smile… The image that people have of lawyers is usually determined by coincidences. This may be a personal experience with their own lawyer or that of the counterparty. But even more will the image be determined by the relatively small group of lawyers who get publicity. A. Pitlo (Evolutie in het privaatrecht, [Evolution in… Continue reading MAKING FUN OF LAWYERS

ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF CURACAO (part II)

Defendant has to show that the claim is invalid Article 705, Paragraph 2 of the Curaçao Code of Civil Procedure states that the lifting of an attachment may be ordered if it appears summarily that the claim is invalid. According to existing case law of the Dutch Supreme Court (see for instance Supreme Court dd… Continue reading ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF CURACAO (part II)

ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF CURACAO (part I)

Freezing assets is rather easy Under Curaçao law any party with a prima facie claim may file a petition for a court order granting an attachment, which petitions are generally granted, solely based on the allegations in the petition. It is not required, under Curaçao law, that the litigant needs to demonstrate that, in absence… Continue reading ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE LAWS OF CURACAO (part I)

RESTRUCTURING, REFINANCING AND CREDITOR PROTECTION

Diligence is required Especially in these times of global economic and financial turmoil, an international group of companies (or part thereof) might want to consider restructuring and refinancing its operations or may be already in the process of doing so. When considering or carrying out such plans, careful thought must be given to potential (legal)… Continue reading RESTRUCTURING, REFINANCING AND CREDITOR PROTECTION

NO DERIVATIVE ACTION IN CURACAO

A claim based on tort is possible though Curaçao corporate law does not provide for any derivative suit mechanism (and neither do the laws of Aruba, St. Maarten and the BES-islands). This matter was first decided in the cases of Poot v. ABP, Hoge Raad (Dutch Supreme Court) 2 December 1994, NJ 1995, 288, and… Continue reading NO DERIVATIVE ACTION IN CURACAO