NEW YEAR’S COCKTAIL PARTY

Speech Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao New Year’s Cocktail Party in honor of the Consular Representatives in Willemstadhosted by Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath 14 January 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen! Protocol has been observed. First of all, I would like to thank the Prime Minister for again hosting the annual… Continue reading NEW YEAR’S COCKTAIL PARTY

CELEBRATION UNITED NATIONS DAY 2019

Address by His Excellency, Mr. Eugene Rhuggenaath, Prime Minister of Curaçao With all protocol observed… It is with somewhat of a mixed feeling that I address you today. On the one hand we are all saddened by the fact that Mr. Karel Frielink is stepping down as Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao after… Continue reading CELEBRATION UNITED NATIONS DAY 2019

UNITED NATIONS DAY 2019

Speech Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao Ladies & Gentlemen! With all protocol observed… Firstly, greetings to all of you gathered here today. This is my last speech as Dean of the Curacao Consular Corps. In January 2020, the members will choose my successor. After having served three terms as… Continue reading UNITED NATIONS DAY 2019

BEING AN ATTORNEY FOR 30 YEARS

12 September 1989 – 12 September 2019 On 12 September 1989, Mr. Karel Frielink appeared at a public hearing of the District Court of Amsterdam. On the Public Prosecutor’s demand, he made the pledge necessary to become an attorney. And then suddenly, I was an attorney. I can’t get rid of my past of course. But… Continue reading BEING AN ATTORNEY FOR 30 YEARS

CELEBRATION 75TH ANNIVERSARY CORPS CONSULAIRE CURACAO

Speech Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Corps Consulaire Curaçao Ladies & Gentlemen. Good evening and welcome! On behalf of the Corps Consulaire Curaçao, it is an honor to address you all on the celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Corps Consulaire Curaçao. On the 22nd of April 1944, during World War II,… Continue reading CELEBRATION 75TH ANNIVERSARY CORPS CONSULAIRE CURACAO

RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS

Recognition is usually not a problem In the absence of an applicable treaty between foreign countries and the Dutch Caribbean, a judgment rendered by an international court from a country without a treaty will not be enforced by the courts of any Dutch Caribbean countries. In order to obtain a judgment which is enforceable in… Continue reading RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS

EINDVERSLAG RvC INSEL AIR INTERNATIONAL

Eindverslag Raad van Commissarissen Insel Air International B.V. Auteur: Karel Frielink Datum: 26 februari 2019 Aanleiding: faillissement Insel Air International B.V.   Dit verslag is op persoonlijke titel geschreven, aangezien ik het enige overgebleven lid van de Raad van Commissarissen ben. Aangezien voor de Raad van Commissarissen geen bijzondere taak meer is weggelegd, zal ik… Continue reading EINDVERSLAG RvC INSEL AIR INTERNATIONAL

CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2019 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED

. Karel Frielink ranked Band 1 for the 10th time Once again, I have been selected as a ranked lawyer in Chambers Global 2019 identifying me as one of the best lawyers in the Dutch Caribbean. The Chambers Guides have been ranking the best law firms and lawyers since 1990, and now covers over 190… Continue reading CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2019 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED

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

CURACAO BUSINESS SUMMIT

Was die Niederländer können, können auch die Deutschen. Stimmt’s? Diese Woche besuchen der niederländische Premierminister Mark Rutte und zahlreiche niederländische Unternehmer Curacao zum Bon Bini for Business Summit. Dies ist eine großartige Initiative, bei der die Regierung von Curacao unter der Leitung von Premierminister Eugene Rhuggenaath und die niederländische Regierung eng zusammenarbeiten, um die Wirtschaftsbeziehungen… Continue reading CURACAO BUSINESS SUMMIT

BON BINI FOR BUSINESS SUMMIT

Curacao starts 2019 optimistically This week, the Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, and numerous Dutch entrepreneurs visit Curacao for the Bon Bini for Business Summit. This is a great initiative in which the government of Curacao, led by Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath, and the Dutch government work closely together to strengthen economic ties and create… Continue reading BON BINI FOR BUSINESS SUMMIT

BON BINI FOR BUSINESS SUMMIT

Curacao begint 2019 optimistisch Deze week bezoeken de Nederlandse Minister-President, Mark Rutte, en tal van Nederlandse ondernemers Curaçao voor de Bon Bini for Business Summit. Dit is een mooi initiatief waarbij de regering van Curaçao, onder leiding van Minister-President Eugene Rhuggenaath, en de Nedelandse regering nauw samenwerken om de economische banden te versterken en kansen… Continue reading BON BINI FOR BUSINESS SUMMIT