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General Business Law

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VANEPS keeps distinguishing itself with true unrivalled specialist legal advice across the Dutch Caribbean region and in the Netherlands. Financial institutions, large national and international corporates and Governmental bodies are among the firm's strong client base. The attorneys in our firm are specialists with expertise in their dedicated field (almost all other law firms in our Caribbean region are general practitioners). All our attorneys are able to fully legally represent their respective clients throughout these jurisdictions. 


VANEPS is the leading Dutch Caribbean law firm, having offices in all over the jurisdictions of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, St. Maarten and Amsterdam. In addition, our Surinam Desk assists multinationals that operate on- or offshore projects in Surinam.  


Client feedback

  • "VANEPS is by far the best law firm in the Dutch Caribbean."
  • "The team is fast and to the point."
  • "The team has an excellent level of knowledge on global, regional and local laws."
  • "They are top of the market in the Dutch Caribbean."
  • "The lawyers are very knowledgeable, and for the full range of legal advice they give good, quick and clear feedback."


Facts & Figures

  • founded in 1937
  • 60 employees (30 attorneys)
  • 5 offices

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Dutch Caribbean

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

With offices throughout the Dutch Caribbean, including Curaçao, Aruba, Bonaire and Sint Maarten, VANEPS fields a strong and deep bench of lawyers. The firm provides a comprehensive service to international and local clients, with the team's expertise ranging from financing to shareholder disputes and corporate transactions. Its lawyers regularly act for domestic, regional and international banks.

Work Highlights

Provided by VANEPS

  • VANEPS represented Dr Nina Ansary, as a former supervisory director of Ennia, in an appeal against a directors' liability fine.

Strengths

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The team has an excellent level of knowledge on global, regional and local laws.

General Business Law respondent
Global

The team is fast and to the point.

General Business Law respondent
Global

The lawyers are very knowledgeable, and for the full range of legal advice they give good, quick and clear feedback.

General Business Law respondent
Global

I think they are top of the market in the Dutch Caribbean.

General Business Law respondent
Global

VANEPS is by far the best law firm in the Dutch Caribbean.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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J M Randolph van Eps
S
J M Randolph van Eps
S
Senior Statespeople

Randolph van Eps is a longstanding lawyer who is respected by peers and remains a leading presence within the firm. His experience covers both litigious matters and transactional mandates.

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Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Band 1

Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer operates an active corporate practice with a strong emphasis on financing transactions. He has experience advising both borrowers and lenders on asset-backed financing and project financing.

He is one of the best for banking and finance.

Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer is always ready to help.

Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer always maintains a practical approach to solving very complex matters and is supremely capable of translating this into prompt and workable solutions.

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Roderik van Hees
2
Roderik van Hees
2
Band 2

Roderik van Hees is a well-respected lawyer who handles a range of commercial disputes, including fraud disputes. He is also adept at handling appeals. He has a number of clients from the banking sector.

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Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Band 2
Rogier van den Heuvel is a well-regarded lawyer who operates a varied commercial litigation practice. His experience encompasses shareholder disputes and directors' liability litigation.

Rogier van den Heuvel has very good knowledge, but is also commercially aware of the market situation.

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Tjarda Tazelaar
2
Tjarda Tazelaar
2
Band 2

Head of the firm's corporate/M&A department, Tjarda Tazelaar is a well-respected lawyer who handles a wide range of matters, from acquisitions to corporate restructurings.

Tjarda Tazelaar is a very knowledgeable, accurate and sharp lawyer.

He is highly service-oriented, very knowledgeable and able to draft and negotiate complex legal agreements in a manner that is understandable and accurate.

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Diek Fabius
3
Diek Fabius
3
Band 3

Diek Fabius enters the rankings this year on the back of his strong activity in intellectual property mandates. He also has further experience in capital markets matters.

Diek Fabius is a very skilled communicator, a true team player and a deal maker.

Diek Fabius has the ability to combine legal knowledge, cultural fluency and interpersonal skills, making him not only an effective attorney but also a trusted adviser.

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Tom Peeters
Tom Peeters
Spotlight

Tom Peeters is a well-regarded lawyer who acts as head of the VANEPS Aruba and Bonaire offices. Often acting for clients in the energy sector, he advises clients on development, construction and permit matters, as well as representing them in real estate disputes.

Tom Peeters is always on standby to deal with our challenges.

Tom Peeters has been great throughout the whole process.

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Ranked Lawyers at
VANEPS

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Aruba

General Business Law
Tom Peeters
Tom Peeters
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Bonaire (special municipality of The Netherlands)

General Business Law
Tom Peeters
Tom Peeters
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Curaçao

General Business Law
J M Randolph van Eps
S
J M Randolph van Eps
S
Senior Statespeople
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Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Focco W Lunsingh Scheurleer
1
Band 1
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Roderik van Hees
2
Roderik van Hees
2
Band 2
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Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Rogier van den Heuvel
2
Band 2
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Tjarda Tazelaar
2
Tjarda Tazelaar
2
Band 2
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Diek Fabius
3
Diek Fabius
3
Band 3
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Members

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Diek Fabius

Inge van Hees-Wolswijk

Roderik van Hees

Tjarda Tazelaar

Tom Peeters

Head of Department

Industries

Provided by VANEPS

Contracting & Insurance

Corporate (including M&A)

Employment

Energy & Natural Resources

Financial Services (Banking & Finance)

Governance, risk and compliance

Government & Public Sector

Hospitality & Leisure

IP, Communications & Technology

Litigation & Dispute Resoltution

Real Estate & Project Development

Transportation (Shipping & Aviation)