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
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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
CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY
Acts can be committed both by natural persons and by legal entities Under Dutch Caribbean criminal law, criminal acts can be committed both by natural persons and by legal entities, for instance, limited liability companies and foundations, and can take part in the crime in a variety of roles incurring liability, including, perpetrators, co-perpetrators or… Continue reading CORPORATE CRIMINAL LIABILITY
25th ANNIVERSARY INTEREXPO CARIBBEAN
Back to the future: prep talk instead of pep talk! Sustainability requires a long-term vision for doing business in the Dutch Caribbean Address by Karel Frielink – Attorney / Managing Partner of BZSE Attorneys at Law, Curaçao The Hague, 29 November 2017 / 14.30 – 15.00h . Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor to… Continue reading 25th ANNIVERSARY INTEREXPO 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
BRIBERY
A criminal act With regard to anti-corruption the Criminal Codes of Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the BES-islands include criminal acts such as fraud, bribery and abuse of authorities. The bribery offence closely resembles the bribery provisions under the Dutch Criminal Code. The Codes also stipulate regulations on criminal acts committed by judges, ministers, members… Continue reading BRIBERY
TRADE-BASED MONEY LAUNDERING
More Trade Transparency Units Needed Smuggling and trade fraud are on the rise, according to Viêt Nam News (27 October 2015). The Telegraph reports that the authorities in China have arrested 21 people on suspicion of defrauding almost one million Chinese investors of 50bn yuan (£5.3 billion) after an online peer-to-peer lender turned out to be… Continue reading TRADE-BASED MONEY LAUNDERING
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
The UNCITRAL Model Law is applicable Parties with a legal dispute can turn to the public court system to settle the dispute; however, instead of bringing a lawsuit in a public court, they can also opt for arbitration. Arbitration is a form of private dispute settlement in which the parties instruct one or more persons… Continue reading INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
THE DUTY OF CARE OF BANKS
Banks are under the obligation to exercise due care In the Dutch Caribbean, no separately defined body of law exists with regard to the relationship between a (commercial) bank and its customer. The standard general terms and conditions applied by banks in the Dutch Caribbean have an important function in the legal relationship between banks and their… Continue reading THE DUTY OF CARE OF BANKS
STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES AND GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Speech by Karel Frielink at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Caribbean Ombudsman Association Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all, I would like to thank the Curaçao Ombudsman, Alba Martijn, for inviting me to speak at this conference. Unfortunately, she will leave office in about a month. She did an excellent job, and her professionalism,… Continue reading STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES AND GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
SABBATICAL STARTED 1 OCTOBER 2014
Three months to reflect My sabbatical started on the 1st of October 2014. I will start a new law firm in Curaçao on the 1st of January 2015. Check my blog for an update in December 2014. In the meantime, if you want to contact me, please do so via kfrielink@bzselaw.com. Karel Frielink (1 October… Continue reading SABBATICAL STARTED 1 OCTOBER 2014
LEZING NIEUW VENNOOTSCHAPSRECHT SINT MAARTEN
Nieuw Boek 2 BW en nieuw personenvennootschapsrecht Op verzoek van de Orde van Advocaten te Sint Maarten heb ik op 21 mei 2014 in de Flamboyantzaal van het Courthouse te Sint Maarten een lezing gegeven voor de rechterlijke macht en de advocatuur. De lezing ging over enkele van de wetswijzigingen die in Sint Maarten op… Continue reading LEZING NIEUW VENNOOTSCHAPSRECHT SINT MAARTEN