The ‘proven knowledge, skills, expertise and experience’ of practitioners at HBN Law & Tax is a boon to clients across a breadth of sectors requiring advice on operations across the Dutch Caribbean. Corporate and M&A transactions, banking and finance work, regulatory issues, tax assistance, and litigation are all handled adeptly by the firm. Among the key lawyers to note are: Marcha Woudstra for constitutional and administrative law; Jan Pas, who is based in Amsterdam; tax expert and practice head Wendell Meriaan; key contact for energy and telecoms clients, Eric de Vries; litigator Chris de Bres; and Jeroen Eichhorn for M&A, banking and finance, investment funds and asset protection. Stan Putter looks on course for a strong future after his promotion to partner in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Diversified approach, if legally required, each team member with its expertise.’
‘Timely response. In-depth explanation. Proven knowledge, skills, expertise and experience.’
‘High skills and very professional team.’
‘Very dedicated with high level of involvement, know to put the emphasis on the merits of the arguments.’
‘Personal attention and interest.’
‘Highly diverse team of lawyers, both in terms of background and professional expertise. Greatly familiar with and well-represented throughout the Dutch Caribbean. ’
‘The HBN partners I worked with stand out for their qualities as skilled litigators, impressive up-to-date knowledge, down to earth, easy to work with attitude and their commitment to invest the effort needed to achieve the best possible outcome in complex cases.’
Key clients
- Amicorp (FS) PLC
- FirstCaribbean International Bank
- Refineria di Korsou
- Sint Maarten Telecommunications Company (TELEM)
- Alpha Investgroup Corporation
- Alegria Operations N.V.
- Bearing Point
- Vistra group companies
- Bonaire Petroleum Corporation N.V. (better known as: “BOPEC”) (in bankruptcy)
- Midtown Equities LLC
Work highlights
- Acted for First Caribbean International Bank on the multimillion dollar sale and transfer of its assets.
- Acted for Midtown Equities on its acquisition of Hyatt Hotel Aruba and financing thereof.
- Advised Amicorp FS PLC on its $120m IPO on the London Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jeroen Eichhorn
Wendell Meriaan
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marcha Woudstra
Practice head
Marcha Woudstra; Jan Pas; Wendell Meriaan
Other key lawyers
Jeroen Eichhorn; Eric de Vries; Chris de Bres; Chris van Amersfoort; Stan Putter