WHY WOULD SOMEONE BECOME A LAWYER?
The story of Saint Yvo (1253-1303)
Without being sworn in to the Bar it is not possible to call yourself an advocate (lawyer; advocaat) in the Dutch Caribbean. Being sworn in as an lawyer is for any beginner a high point, a clear start. The lawyer undertakes responsibility and does this under oath.
Art. 3 par. 2 of the Dutch Caribbean ‘Advocatenlandsverordening 1959‘ [Lawyers National Ordinance 1959] prescribes the following oath or affirmation:
“I swear (affirm) loyalty to the King, compliance with the Charter and the National Regulations, respect for the judicial authorities and that I shall not recommend or defend …
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TODAY IS JERRY HOFF’S BIRTHDAY
Jerry is a confident terrier
According to Chambers and Partners, the Amsterdam based attorney Jerry Hoff is one of the key litigation partners at Spigthoff Attorneys & Tax Advisers, and is described by clients as “a bright and sharp operator“.
Jerry studied corporate law at the University of Leiden. Started as an in house lawyer with the ABN AMRO bank. Since 1990 worked as an attorney with Loeff Claeys Verbeke and later as a partner with Loyens & Loeff. A three year posting in Singapore and Indonesia. Worked as consultant to the IMF and the World Bank and was closely …
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