About

Provided by VANEPS

VANEPS keeps distinguishing itself with true unrivalled specialist legal advice across the Dutch Caribbean region. Financial institutions, large national and international corporates and Governmental bodies are among the firm's strong client base. The attorneys in our firm are specialists with expertise in their dedicated field (almost all other law firms in our Caribbean region are general practitioners). All our attorneys are able to fully legally represent their respective clients throughout these jurisdictions. 


VANEPS is the leading Dutch Caribbean law firm, having offices in all four different jurisdictions of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Statia and St. Maarten. In addition, our Surinam Desk assists multinationals that operate on- or offshore projects in Surinam.  


Client feedback

“Our engagement with the team was extraordinary, and we value the time and attention that was given to our many questions and issues.”

Republic Bank Ltd.

“VanEps always thinks along; we feel like we are in control.”

A ‘Big Four’ professional services firm

“The responsiveness is excellent.”

A listed US for-profit higher education organization

“VanEps gives us certainty that our matters are in good hands, which provides peace of mind. We value the personal touch with which they handle our cases.”

Guardian Group, an insurance company active throughout the Caribbean region


Facts & Figures

  • founded in 1937
  • 60 employees (26 attorneys)
  • 4 offices

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Dutch Caribbean
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

With offices throughout the Dutch Caribbean, including Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire and Sint Maarten, VANEPS fields a strong and deep bench of lawyers. The firm provides a comprehensive service to international and local clients, with the team's expertise ranging from secured debt financing to shareholder disputes and oil and gas transactions. Its lawyers regularly act for domestic, regional and international banks. VANEPS additionally offers a dedicated desk for Suriname.

Work Highlights

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  • VANEPS advised Maduro & Curiel’s Bank on its multi-jurisdictional corporate restructuring.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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J M Randolph van Eps
S
J M Randolph van Eps
S
Senior Statespeople

Randolph van Eps is a longstanding lawyer who is respected by peers and remains a leading presence within the firm. His experience covers both litigious matters and transactional mandates. He is the head of the firm's Suriname desk.

Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Band 1

Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer operates an active corporate practice with a strong emphasis on financing transactions. He has experience providing counsel to high-profile international clients, including banks.

"Focco is a very dependable partner."

Roderik van Hees
2
Roderik van Hees
2
Band 2

Roderik van Hees is a well-respected lawyer who handles a range of commercial disputes including tax and fraud disputes. He is also adept at handling cross-border litigation.

Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Band 2

Rogier van den Heuvel is a well-regarded lawyer who operates a varied commercial litigation practice. His experience encompasses shareholder disputes and directors' liability litigation.

"Rogier is an incredible teammate. He is very effective in reading the courtroom and understanding what to present."

Michiel Gorsira
3
Michiel Gorsira
3
Band 3

Based in Curaçao, Michiel Gorsira is a well-known litigator with a high-level practice. He handles a range of disputes, including those relating to bankruptcy and liquidation.

Tjarda Tazelaar
3
Tjarda Tazelaar
3
Band 3

Head of corporate/M&A Tjarda Tazelaar is a well-respected lawyer who handles a wide range of matters, from acquisitions to divestments. He advises clients from the financial services and chemical industries.

Tom Peeters
Tom Peeters
Spotlight

Tom Peeters is a well-regarded lawyer who acts as head of the VANEPS Aruba and Bonaire offices. Often acting for clients in the energy sector, he advises clients on development, construction and permit matters.

"Tom is always ready to help, and he meets his deadlines."

Ranked Lawyers at
VANEPS

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Band

Aruba

General Business Law

Tom Peeters
Tom Peeters
Spotlight

Bonaire (special municipality of The Netherlands)

General Business Law

Tom Peeters
Tom Peeters
Spotlight

Curaçao

General Business Law

J M Randolph van Eps
S
J M Randolph van Eps
S
Senior Statespeople
Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Band 1
Roderik van Hees
2
Roderik van Hees
2
Band 2
Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Band 2
Michiel Gorsira
3
Michiel Gorsira
3
Band 3
Tjarda Tazelaar
3
Tjarda Tazelaar
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by VANEPS

Diek Fabius

Inge van Hees-Wolswijk

Roderik van Hees

Sophie van Lint

Thies Leijsen

Tjarda Tazelaar

Tom Peeters

Industries

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Contracting & Insurance

Corporate (including M&A)

Employment

Energy & Natural Resources

Financial Services (Banking & Finance)

Governance, risk and compliance

Government & Public Sector

Hospitality & Leisure

IP, Communications & Technology

Litigation & Dispute Resoltution

Real Estate & Project Development

Transportation (Shipping & Aviation)