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General Business Law | Global

Curaçao

General Business Law encompasses a range of commercial law fields relevant to high-end business users. The core focuses on corporate/commercial law, but in lieu of separate practice areas General Business Law can also cover many areas, including dispute resolution, banking & finance, and sector-specific practice areas.

NB: The below list covers individual practitioners based primarily in Curaçao. For rankings of law firms that practice in Curaçao, please refer to the Dutch Caribbean: General Business Law table.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. J M Randolph van Eps
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    J M Randolph van Eps
    VANEPS
    VANEPS | General Business Law
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 1

  1. Eric de Vries
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    Eric de Vries
    HBN Law & Tax
    HBN Law & Tax | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Firm managing partner Eric de Vries is highly respected for his work on both legal advisory and litigation mandates. He is well versed in handling work for both domestic and international clients in sectors such as oil and gas and telecoms.
  2. Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
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    Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
    VANEPS
    VANEPS | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Karel Frielink
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    Karel Frielink
    BZSE Attorneys at Law | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Karel Frielink is a leading lawyer who advises on a wide range of matters including commercial transactions, corporate governance and related litigation. He is also the Dutch Caribbean representative of asset-tracing legal network ICC FraudNet.
  4. Martijn Welten
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    Martijn Welten
    Spigt Dutch Caribbean
    Spigt Dutch Caribbean | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Martijn Welten is widely acknowledged as one of the top corporate lawyers in the Dutch Caribbean. He is admired by his peers and handles a range of mandates for both domestic and international clients. He offers extensive experience of commercial litigation, as well as advising on project development.
  5. Frank B M Kunneman
    Advocatenpraktijk Mr. F.B.M. Kunneman N.V. | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Maike Bergervoet
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    Maike Bergervoet
    Spigt Dutch Caribbean
    Spigt Dutch Caribbean | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Maike Bergervoet heads the firm's banking practice and is well regarded by peers for her knowledge and experience. She is equally well placed to advise on financing transactions and banking regulatory matters.
  2. Roderik van Hees
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    Roderik van Hees
    VANEPS
    VANEPS | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Rogier van den Heuvel
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    Rogier van den Heuvel
    VANEPS
    VANEPS | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
  4. Sabine Altena
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    Sabine Altena
    OX & WOLF
    OX & WOLF | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Sabine Altena is an experienced lawyer who is well respected for her work advising on corporate finance and investment management, as well as her litigation expertise.
    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Family Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Investors|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector
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Band 3

  1. Kimberley De L'Isle
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    Kimberley De L'Isle
    KDL - Legal | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Kimberley De L'Isle of KDL - Legal is a highly regarded lawyer who is experienced in a range of corporate, banking and finance matters. She has particular expertise in employment law.
  2. Mayesi Hammoud
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    Mayesi Hammoud
    OX & WOLF
    OX & WOLF | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Mayesi has vast experience in litigation and her legal knowledge is exceptional. She understands the needs of the client and manages to explain complex concepts easily."
    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Insurance|Maritime / Shipping
  3. Michiel Gorsira
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    Michiel Gorsira
    VANEPS
    VANEPS | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    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.
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    Molly Steward
    Soliana Bonapart & Aardenburg | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    "Molly Steward is a very knowledgeable legal counsel and is always ready to assist with all matters. She has a true passion for her job, is compassionate towards her clients and has great communication skills."
  5. 3
    Thomas Aardenburg
    Soliana Bonapart & Aardenburg | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Thomas Aardenburg is an adept lawyer who serves as co-managing partner of the firm, as well as operating an active corporate/M&A and disputes practice. He is based in Curaçao.
  6. Tjarda Tazelaar
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    Tjarda Tazelaar
    VANEPS
    VANEPS | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
  7. Willemieke Princée
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    Willemieke Princée
    OX & WOLF
    OX & WOLF | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Willemieke Princée is a highly regarded lawyer who is currently acting as co-managing partner of OX & WOLF. She represents clients in corporate and commercial litigation, often including shareholder disputes and insolvency proceedings.
    Key sectors
    Family Offices and High Net Worth|Financial Services|Insurance|Maritime / Shipping|Transport
  8. Jeroen Starreveld
    MMO Dutch Caribbean | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Mirto Murray
    Murray Attorneys at Law | General Business Law
    2024 | Band 3