A key port of call for large corporates, financial institutions, and governmental bodies, VANEPS enjoys a strong presence across Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. Key members of the practice include pensions and employment expert Murielle Spithoven, Tjarda Tazelaar who handles M&A matters, and dispute resolution practitioners Rogier van den Heuvel and Roderik van Hees. Tom Peeters is versed in the gamut of real estate matters and Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer’s expertise encompasses banking and finance, shipping and aviation, as well as governance, risk, and compliance. Diek Fabius is informed in IP matters, while Michiel Gorsira and Danilo Narvaez are often engaged in insurance mandates.
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Key clients
- Spotify
- JPMorgan Chase & Co
- Spencer Stuart
- VMSC Group
- Staatsolie
- NuCapital
- Maduro & Curiel’s Bank
- Lindsay Goldberg LLC
- Flutter Entertainment PLC
- Barentz
- Cable & Wireless Communications
Work highlights
Successfully appealed a USD 550 million liability verdict for one of the defendants in the largest directors’ liability case in the Dutch Caribbean ever.
Acted as advisors for NuCapital in partnership with Aspiravi Antillen N.V on building a new wind farm on Curaçao.
Represented Venequip in Curaçao litigation over a USD 110m dealer debt to Caterpillar Credito, contested due to alleged malperformance and dealer discrimination.
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Practice head
Tjarda Tazelaar; Tom Peeters; Rogier van den Heuvel; Roderik van Hees; Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer; Diek Fabius; Michiel Gorsira; Danilo Narvaez; Murielle Spithoven