Curacao

VANEPS is a leading Dutch Caribbean law firm that navigates all the legal landscapes of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Dutch Caribbean.  These Dutch Caribbean islands include Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Statia and Sint Maarten. Our lawyers are duly qualified to represent their clients in each of the respective jurisdictions of the Dutch Caribbean. In addition, five lawyers in our firm are admitted to the bar in the Netherlands as well and as such qualified to act in Dutch law matters and represent clients before the courts in the Netherlands. The various offices of VANEPS throughout the Dutch Caribbean enable our ‘flying lawyers’ principle, used to ensure the best possible match between client and lawyer in each specific matter. It also enables us to collaborate more closely with our clients throughout the Dutch Caribbean and Surinam. Our Surinam Desk assists multinational companies in respect of their on- and offshore projects in Surinam.   Like other business sectors, law firms have to be agile and adapt to continuously changing consumer trends, especially during times of unpredictability. While the legal industry has always clung to tradition, innovation is a necessity, it is key to surviving in our fast-changing world. Hence, we invested in a business development and client relationship management solution, tailor-made for professional services firms. With this we can focus even more on the specific needs of our clients and prospects and we are fully equipped to provide end-to-end client-focused legal services and advice.   Our Corporate/M&A team advised on several large, high-profile mandates for cross-border transactions and complex corporate restructurings. Our Banking & Finance department continues to be involved in many high-value local and cross-border financing transactions, while our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team continues to be involved in virtually all high-profile litigation and landmark disputes throughout the Dutch Caribbean. In terms of other practice areas, we saw growth in several specific areas, such as Employment & Pensions and Governance, Risk & Compliance.  Our Intellectual Property team advises on a wide range of intellectual property and privacy law-related matters, while our patent and trademark office continue to manage extensive intellectual property portfolios of both national and international clients. As such, our firm thoroughly understands the dynamics in complex, cross-border legal matters.   VANEPS is a member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms.