MIJN JURIDISCHE OOGST IN 2025
Al mijn 2025 publicaties op een rij
Ik leer veel van anderen, maar ik geef ook wat terug aan de juridische gemeenschap. Dit is de oogst van 2025:
K. Frielink, ‘De geschillenregelingen in de Caribische delen van het Koninkrijk en Suriname’, in: C.D.J. Bulten, N. Kreileman, G.C. Makkink en M.P. Nieuwe Weme (red.), Handboek Geschillenregeling, Deventer: Wolters Kluwer 2025, hoofdstuk 24.
K. Frielink, ‘De enquêteregelingen in de Caribische delen van het Koninkrijk en Suriname’, in: P.E. de Kort en G.C.C. Lewin (red.), Lex De Boer. Bijzonderheden van de Burgerlijk Wetboeken van het Caribisch deel van het Koninkrijk en Suriname, Deventer: …
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THANK YOU ChatGPT – YOU NAILED IT!
I asked the question and the answer came in seconds!
“Karel Frielink is considered a top lawyer primarily because of his deep expertise, influential legal work, and leadership in the Dutch Caribbean legal landscape, especially in Curaçao and other parts of the former Netherlands Antilles. Here’s a breakdown of why he is held in high regard:
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Corporate Law & Governance: Frielink is highly regarded for his work in corporate and commercial law, particularly in governance, compliance, and insolvency matters.
Litigation & Arbitration: He has represented major clients in complex legal disputes, both in court and …
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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 granted by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany as a token of appreciation for the work that Mr. Frielink has done since 2010 for the benefit of Germans in the Caribbean region, the promotion of relations between Germany and the Caribbean parts of …
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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 the Dutch Caribbean since 1997. He has authored over 200 books and articles on various aspects of Dutch and Dutch Caribbean law, including a leading textbook on Dutch Caribbean corporate law. He also holds a PhD from the University of Curaçao, with research focused on …
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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. He is also an emeritus member of FraudNet, an elite network of lawyers specializing in cross-border fraud and asset recovery. As an advocate for transparency and accountability in governance, he has chaired the revision of Bonaire’s Corporate Governance Code, aimed at enhancing business practices in …
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CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2020 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED
Karel Frielink ranked Band 1 for the 11th time
Once again, I have been selected as a ranked lawyer in Chambers Global 2020 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 jurisdictions throughout the world. Chambers ranks lawyers and law firms on several factors and considerations, all of which are investigated by their large team of more than 200 researchers. Today, Chambers and Partners released the 2020 edition, also covering the Dutch Caribbean.
Chambers and Partners: “Curaçao-based …
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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 cocktail party for consular representatives. Last year I mentioned in my speech that traditions cannot exist without a driving force. Traditions matter when they relate to important human values, such as integrity and selflessness. Traditions provide context for thoughtful reflection. But the tradition …
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CHAMBERS GLOBAL 2018 LEGAL RANKINGS RELEASED
Karel Frielink ranked Band 1 for the 9th time
Once again, I have been selected as a ranked lawyer in Chambers Global 2018 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 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Chambers ranks lawyers and law firms on several factors and considerations, all …
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PAO-CURSUS ACTUALITEITEN ONDERNEMINGSRECHT
Curacao – 12 t/m 16 maart 2018
De belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in het ondernemingsrecht op een rij.
De cursus is gericht op de Nederlandse en de Nederlands Caribische rechtspraktijk. Recente ontwikkelingen in wetgeving en jurisprudentie staan centraal. Het Nederlandse ondernemingsrecht staat enkele ingrijpende wetswijzigingen te wachten. Ook het Nederlands Caribische ondernemingsrecht wordt verder gemoderniseerd en geüniformeerd. Uitspraken inzake het Nederlandse en het Nederlands Caraïbische ondernemingsrecht worden in den brede besproken. Dit jaar zijn er twee accenten in de cursus: de notariële aspecten van het ondernemingsrecht en ethische aspecten van de ondernemingsrechtpraktijk.
Docenten
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NIEUW BOEK CARIBISCH RECHTSPERSONENRECHT
Kort begrip van het Nederlands Caribisch Rechtspersonenrecht
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Het rechtspersonenrecht in de Caribische delen van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden heeft de afgelopen jaren een belangrijke ontwikkeling doorgemaakt. Dat geldt in het bijzonder voor Curaçao en Sint Maarten, die sinds 10 oktober 2010 de status van autonoom land binnen het Koninkrijk hebben. In beide landen is bijvoorbeeld een volwaardig enquêterecht ingevoerd, dat direct tot bloei is gekomen. In Aruba staat de …
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NIEUW BOEK STAATSRECHT ARUBA, CURACAO EN SINT MAARTEN
Bundel adviezen tussentijdse ontbinding Staten van Aruba, Curaçao en St. Maarten
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In dit door prof.mr Lodewijk Rogier en mr Karel Frielink verzorgde boek zijn de belangrijkste adviezen gebundeld die de afgelopen jaren zijn gegeven over de staatsrechtelijke crises in Aruba, Curaçao en Sint Maarten. De uitgave is uniek in zijn soort en sluit aan op de staatsrechtelijke ontwikkelingen in de drie landen.
In Aruba, Curaçao en Sint Maarten, die …
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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 questions will be dealt with here. Let’s assume that a Curaçao company wants to sell its shares in a Dutch BV.
The Curaçao NV or BV may sell some or all of its shares in the Dutch BV. It is customary that board minutes or …
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