National and international corporates, as well as government bodies, are among the substantive list of clients that look to VANEPS for advice across the Dutch Caribbean; the firm has offices in Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and Sint Maarten. The full-service firm houses a number of key practitioners. For banking and finance, senior partner Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer is the lead contact and has recent experience in financing by lenders syndicates and others for international and local hospitality resorts. Rogier van den Heuvel and Roderik van Hees are joint leaders of the dispute resolution team, while Tjarda Tazelaar is the corporate and M&A practice head. Tom Peeters is the go-to for real estate, government and energy sector advice, and employment law and pensions matters are jointly overseen by Thies Leijsen and Sophie van Lint. IP work is spearheaded by January 2024 partner appointment Diek Fabius, and for insolvency matters and insurance sector work, Michiel Gorsira and Danilo Narvaez are the contacts to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Diek Fabius knows his stuff , performs work very fast. Helps to find others when not in his expertise.’
‘Van Eps has one of the strongest litigation teams in the Dutch Caribbean, and probably the deepest bench.’
‘Rogier van den Heuvel is energetic and a strong communicator.'
'Roderik van Hees is rapidly making a name for himself.’
‘Van Eps is generally regarded as a leading firm on the Dutch Carribean. They are one of the bigger palyers in the market and one of the few firms that has the level of specialization needed to deliver good quality work.’
‘I have recently worked with Rogier van den Heuvel and Niels Blokland. They have the ability to construe creative and convincing legal arguments. The two of them are dedicated and great fun to work with.’
‘Perhaps the most unique feature is that the individuals are quick to assess their clients needs and respond proactively.’
‘From my experience they work as a team. Whenever this is necessary they will joint efforts to meet clients' needs.’
Key clients
- Cable & Wireless Communications
- Spotify
- JPMorgan Chase & Co
- Spencer Stuart
- Barentz
- ZEDRA
- Maduro & Curiel’s Bank (MCB)
- Aruba Bank
- CIBC First Caribbean
- Bonaire International Airport
- Government of Bonaire
- Staatsolie (Suriname State Oil Company)
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Diek Fabius
VANEPSInge van Hees-Wolswijk
VANEPSLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tom Peeters
VANEPSNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tjarda Tazelaar
VANEPSRoderik van Hees
VANEPSPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tjarda Tazelaar, Tom Peeters, Rogier van den Heuvel, Roderik van Hees, Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer, Diek Fabius, Michiel Gorsira, Danilo Narvaez, Thies Leijsen, Sophie van Lint