CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND DIRECTORS’ DUTIES

Curaçao Guide
 
Spigt Dutch Caribbean contributed to this years edition of the PLC Practical Law Multi-Jurisdictional Guide on Corporate Governance. Click here for the Curaçao Chapter ‘Corporate governance and directors’ duties‘ and visit PLC Practical Law for the full guide.
 
The lawyers and tax advisers of Spigt Dutch Caribbean specialize in corporate law (including commercial law), financial law, tax law and dispute resolution. They advise, litigate and facilitate transactions.
 
The firm’s clients are local and international corporations, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, investment funds, trust companies, investors and high net worth individuals.
 
Since 2001, the firm has been active throughout the Dutch Caribbean: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba, and is considered a Leader in Litigation.
 
This corporate heavyweight is highly valued for its full-service capabilities, which includes the expertise of a number of specialized tax advisers, and a litigation department commended for its assertive style. The firm is also known for its international outlook. The team has advised companies from across the globe on investments in the Dutch Caribbean hospitality industry. Other work highlights include a number of tax disputes, several inquiry proceedings, as well as high-profile advisory work for prominent financial institutions.
 
Karel Frielink
Attorney (Lawyer) / Partner
 
Karel's Legal Blog

Lawyer Roeland Zwanikken considers legal action against ABN AMRO Bank

THE HAGUE--Attorney-at-law Roeland Zwanikken at St. Maarten’s BZSE law office is considering legal action against the intention of the Dutch ABN AMRO Bank to close the bank accounts of its clients in the Dutch Caribbean.

Fiscaal onderzoek bij notariskantoren vinden doorgang

In het Antilliaans Dagblad: Fiscaal onderzoek bij notariskantoren
WILLEMSTAD – De fiscale onderzoeken bij de notarissen vonden en vinden, ondanks de beperkingen van Covid-19, weer doorgang en de medewerking aan de kant van notarissen en adviseurs is daarbij ‘over het algemeen goed’.

Juridische miljoenenstrijd tussen BNP Paribas en Italiaanse prinses verhardt

  • Bezit van Italiaanse Crociani-familie op Curaçao mag van rechter worden verkocht
  • De Crociani's ruziën al jaren met BNP Paribas over een claim van $100 mln
  • Curaçaos trustkantoor United Trust heeft 'geen enkele relatie meer' met Camilla Crociani
Een Italiaanse prinses met zakelijke belangen in Nederland heeft het onderspit gedolven bij diverse rechtbanken in een langslepend conflict met zakenbank BNP Paribas.