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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CORPORATE AND FINANCE LAW
EU/The Netherlands v the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname
Dutch legislation as regards, among other things, the law of legal entities (corporate law) and financial law has become extremely complex in recent years. This is partly due to the flood of European directives that EU member states must implement in their own legislation.
The law of legal entities and financial law in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom looks a lot simpler. And that legislation is also simpler. This also applies to the Republic of Suriname. With the introduction of a new Civil Code in Suriname, that country’s legislation will be …
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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 gedurende twee decennia (en met veel enthousiasme) ook veel kennis aan anderen mogen overbrengen. Maar ik ben nog lang niet van plan te stoppen. Zoek je goede raad in zaken die betrekking hebben op het recht in de Caribische delen van het Koninkrijk neem dan …
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TWO BUILDINGS, ONE LAW FIRM
Straightforward
BZSE Attorneys & Tax Advisers operates in the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This sometimes raises the question of what our offices look like. We have two buildings: one in Curaçao and one in St. Maarten. And they look very different. However, what is important is what is behind the walls. Independence and integrity are paramount to the lawyers of BZSE. They operate and litigate in an open, transparent and independent manner.
Please note that although the lawyers of BZSE are based in St. Maarten and Curaçao, they are also qualified to …
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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 attorney and in legal science: that’s why you should consult me.
I specialize in corporate, financial and (commercial) private law in general in the Caribbean parts of the Dutch Kingdom. Although I have litigated for more than 30 years, I no longer do so. As …
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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.
In Curaçao, the attorneys of BZSE focus on a select number of areas: corporate law, corporate governance, finance law and business law in general. Much is also published on these topics at the academic level. That expertise is applied effectively and in a practical manner. …
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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 richt BZSE Advocaten zich op een beperkt aantal terreinen: ondernemingsrecht, corporate governance, financieel recht en privaatrecht. Over die onderwerpen wordt ook veel gepubliceerd op wetenschappelijk niveau. Die expertise wordt effectief en op praktische wijze toegepast. De partners in Curaçao zijn Karel Frielink en Jaap Maris …
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BRAND NEW TEXTBOOK ON DUTCH CARIBBEAN CORPORATE LAW
Leading legal textbook on Dutch Caribbean corporate law
Development of Dutch Caribbean corporate law has been rapid and voluminous. This fact justifies a whole new textbook on the subject. In August 2017, my new textbook on Dutch Caribbean corporate law was published: Kort begrip van het Nederlands Caribisch Rechtspersonenrecht (A concise understanding of Dutch Caribbean corporate law; 1st edition 2017). This new textbook on corporate law is aimed at both professionals (judges, lawyers, attorneys, civil law notaries, in-house counsel etc.) and students. Unfortunately, this new book is in Dutch only.
I have (co-)authored over a hundred sixty …
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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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STRAIGHTFORWARD ATTORNEYS IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN: BZSE
Don’t miss your opportunity
Whether you live in Europe, Asia or the Americas, almost every attorney or law firm claims to be the best, the leading, etc. Why are they all trying so hard? And does this do the trick for you? Even more importantly, does your lawyer meet your expectations? What may you expect from your lawyer after all?
Law is a people’s issue. Clients prefer people to buildings. They are seeking assistance from an expert they can trust. An expert who is able to really listen and who actually adds value to their case.
A lawyer should attempt …
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TEVEEL INTERIMDIVIDEND UITGEKEERD
Verplichting tot terugbetalen
In artikel 2:118/218 BW (BES, Curaçao en St. Maarten) is vastgelegd dat in onmiddellijke samenhang met de goedkeuring van de jaarrekening, de algemene vergadering of een ander bij de statuten aangewezen orgaan van de NV of BV beslist over de uitkering of inhouding van de uit die jaarrekening blijkende winst en over het doen van andere uitkeringen ten laste van het uit die jaarrekening blijkende eigen vermogen. Dit betreft de jaarlijkse dividenduitkering. De algemene vergadering (of een ander bij de statuten aangewezen orgaan) kan besluiten tot het doen van tussentijdse uitkeringen ten laste van een lopend boekjaar …
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ONGEPASTE UITLATINGEN OVER RECHTERS
Schorsing van vier weken
Een tegen een advocaat in Nederland ingediende klacht is ook in hoger beroep gehonoreerd. De advocaat is voor vier weken geschorst.
De Deken verweet de advocaat dat hij geen gehoor heeft gegeven aan de uitnodiging van de Deken om over een melding van de President van de Rechtbank Oost-Brabant in overleg te treden, alsmede dat hij zich in zijn brief van 1 februari 2013 aan de President van de Rechtbank Oost-Brabant onnodig grievend heeft uitgelaten, en in strijd met de advocateneed en het gedragsrecht heeft gehandeld.
De advocaat in kwestie heeft op 10 januari 2013 namens …
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