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
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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
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
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?
APPOINTED CHAIRMAN SUPERVISORY BOARD OF ENNIA
Effective January 1, 2025 An interesting challenge. I have been appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ennia Holding N.V., Ennia Leven N.V., Ennia Caribe Zorg N.V. and Ennia Caribe Schade N.V. in Curacao, effective January 1, 2025. The two other supervisory directors appointed are Geomaly Martes and Eduard van Gelderen. It has been a… Continue reading APPOINTED CHAIRMAN SUPERVISORY BOARD OF ENNIA
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
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
CHATGPT ON KAREL FRIELINK
This is what ChatGPT has to say about me Karel Frielink is a prominent Dutch Caribbean attorney, known for his expertise in finance, corporate law, corporate governance, and complex fraud and asset recovery cases. Based in Curaçao, he leads BZSE Attorneys at Law in the Caribbean and has been active as a lawyer since 1989.… Continue reading CHATGPT ON KAREL FRIELINK
HANDBOEK GESCHILLENREGELING
Vooraankondiging: Handboek over geschillen tussen aandeelhouders onderling en met de vennootschap Voor een begin 2025 in Nederland te verschijnen ‘Handboek Geschillenregeling’ heb ik mijn hoofdstuk ingeleverd. Mijn bijdrage gaat over de geschillenregelingen voor vennootschappen in de Caribische delen van het Koninkrijk en in Suriname. Het gaat om wettelijke, statutaire en contractuele mogelijkheden om een einde… Continue reading HANDBOEK GESCHILLENREGELING
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
AANDELEN ZONDER NOMINALE WAARDE
Enkele kwesties uit de dagelijkse praktijk Het fenomeen aandelen zonder nominale waarde roept soms vragen op. Kennelijk is het niet voor iedereen duidelijk wat je bijvoorbeeld wel en niet in de statuten moet opnemen. Recent zijn enkele vragen in het kader van Boek 2 Burgerlijk Wetboek van St. Maarten gerezen en door mij bestudeerd, maar… Continue reading AANDELEN ZONDER NOMINALE WAARDE