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
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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
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
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
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
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
ADVOCAAT IN DE CARIBEN
BZSE is ook in 2024 het beste adres Nee, als het om mij gaat niet voor alle soorten zaken. Een beetje overdrijven zou mogen, maar dat is niet aan mij besteed. Tegenwoordig wordt dat het ‘eerlijke verhaal’ genoemd. Praktische en goed onderbouwde adviezen op basis van meer dan 30 jaar ervaring in de advocatuur en… Continue reading ADVOCAAT IN DE CARIBEN
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
CELEBRATING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS WEBLOG
Celebrating 15 years of sharing knowledge June 1st, 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of my legal blog. This is an important milestone for me. Back in May 2005 I only had a rough idea about blogging and what it would take to create a successful legal blog. Now, fifteen years and well over a million… Continue reading CELEBRATING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS WEBLOG
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