Global Guide 2026 : Dutch Caribbean
Ranked Individuals
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Spigt Dutch Caribbean has a strong litigation team, acting for both claimants and defendants on a wide range of disputes. The law firm is also active on non-contentious matters and is a popular choice with financial sector clients for assistance with M&A or financing mandates.
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Spigt Dutch Caribbean advised Orco Bank on its acquisition of CIBC FirstCaribbean's assets in Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
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The law firm offers creative and outside-the-box thinking. It is a Caribbean office with local know-how but also with vast experience and knowledge of international law.
Spigt has sufficient size and expertise to handle large transactions.
Spigt Dutch Caribbean is always updated on the latest legal developments while also providing great professional advice. The firm is also always responsive and provides realistic timelines.
The law firm is very commercially aware and has an understanding of financing implications.
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Maike Bergervoet is a highly regarded lawyer who often acts for lenders on refinancing mandates. She also assists with regulatory matters, as well as restructurings, M&A, contractual negotiations and other non-contentious matters, acting for an impressive list of domestic and international clients.
She's seasoned, skilled, reliable, committed and solution-oriented. She has a great ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease and provide sound advice.
She is an excellent transactional lawyer who gets to practical solutions for any issue that arises.
She is a very knowledgeable lawyer when it comes to banking matters.
Maike Bergervoet's work is high quality, she is very experienced and easy to work with.
Maike is very knowledgeable and always provides accurate legal advice.
Martijn Welten remains one of the top litigators in the region. He has a particularly strong reputation for real estate and competition disputes, acting for both plaintiffs and defendants.
He's a well-known litigator who picks up major cases. He is a strong opponent and a fine lawyer.
Martijn Welten has an eye for detail and you can trust him with complex legal matters. He is always there to protect the clients' interests.
He's an all-round lawyer of excellent quality.
Sebastiaan Barten is noted for his high level of activity in the field of disputes, which includes representing clients in regulatory litigation and the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Sebastiaan Barten is very practical, knowledgeable and client-oriented.
Sebastiaan is very strong in all aspects of his work.
Sebastiaan always knows how to come up with a solution for complex cases.
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Alexander Van Spaandonk
Oriana Minguel
Susan Ehigiene
Ninusca Frans
Yvo Peters
Maike Bergervoet
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