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VANEPS

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Suriname

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VANEPS

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Suriname’s current status as an increasingly important country of the South-American and Caribbean region is of great importance for our clients. The strategic alliance between VANEPS and Best in Paramaribo offers specialized advisory and litigation services and brings significant benefits for organisations with complex, cross-jurisdictional needs in Suriname.

VANEPS in alliance with Best advises and assists local and multinational companies operating or planning to operate in Suriname, such as International Oil Companies (IOC’s), service providers and a number of large Surinamese companies. By joining forces, the alliance offers clients the required best practice experience, expertise and competencies to advise and assist in complex litigation and arbitration procedures and help and serve in complicated multi competent on- and offshore projects and transactions. The integrated and dedicated teams of VANEPS in alliance with Best ensure a consistent high-quality and seamless service for our clients in Suriname.

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General Business Law - Suriname

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What the Team is Known For

Operating primarily from its Curaçao base, with numerous other offices across the Dutch-speaking Caribbean, VANEPS offers representation to clients with interests in Suriname as part of its wider Caribbean practice. The law firm maintains robust expertise in the corporate and banking sectors, in addition to offering counsel on competition and employment matters.

Notable practitioners

Diek Fabius and Roderik van Hees are key contacts at the law firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • VANEPS advised Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname on the issuance of new bonds.

Strengths

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  • VANEPS is fully equipped to provide all types of litigation and advisory services in the Dutch Caribbean, with the level of knowledge, quality and urgency of a top-tier international law firm.

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Members

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  • Diek Fabius

    Head of Department

  • Roderik van Hees

  • Tjarda Tazelaar

  • Roeland de Mol

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