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
Tag: corporate law
COMPANY LAW IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN AND SURINAME
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
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
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
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
35 JAAR ADVOCAAT – 35 YEARS BEING A LAWYER
Ik vier dat door gewoon door te werken Over ongeveer een maand (12 september 2024) ben ik 35 jaar advocaat. In die jaren heb ik veel geleerd, ook buiten mijn vakgebied. Daarnaast heb ik behoorlijk wat boeken en artikelen geschreven over het ondernemingsrecht en financieel recht. Als docent aan de universiteit in Curacao heb ik… Continue reading 35 JAAR ADVOCAAT – 35 YEARS BEING A LAWYER
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
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… Continue reading LAWYERS IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
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.… Continue reading LAWYERS IN THE CARIBBEAN
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… Continue reading ADVOCAAT IN DE CARIBBEAN
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… Continue reading BRAND NEW TEXTBOOK ON DUTCH CARIBBEAN CORPORATE LAW
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… Continue reading THE SELLING OF SHARES BY A CURACAO COMPANY