Well-regarded across the energy, banking, and hospitality sectors, Spigt Dutch Caribbean is jointly led by Sebastiaan Barten, Martijn Welten, and Maike Bergervoet. Welten is knowledgeable of both contentious and non-contentious real estate mandates, while Bergervoet’s recent caseload encompasses a sizeable financing transaction. Barten enjoys a strong track record in international disputes, Oriana Minguel is versed in corporate law, Alexander van Spaandonk is skilled at trade disputes and Susan Ehigiene is informed in compliance matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They work as a team for the benefit of the client. They knows the detail, give a lot of attention, and give quick responses.'
‘They give the client the expected attention and work hard.'
‘The entire team is thorough, supportive, and at all times professional.’
‘Attention to detail, creative thinking, respectful, and professional.’
Key clients
- MER Sint Maarten B.V
- Hisham Overseas S.A
- UBO of a well-known Dutch family-owned business
- Selibon N.V
- Ondine Curacao B.V
- AIB Bank N.V
- Orco Bank N.V
- DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgese
- EY
- Canon USA
- Seven Seas Water Group
Work highlights
Acted as counsel to Orco Bank N.V. in connection with the assets and liabilities acquisition of CIBC FirstCaribbean in Curacao and Sint Maarten.
Acted on behalf of Seven Seas Water Group in the Tender process and subsequent contract negotiations pertaining to a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer contract with Water en Energiebedrijf (W.E.B.)
Represented MER Sint Maarten B.V. in several legal proceedings against the Telem Group regarding the enforcement of an arbitral award.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Martijn Welten
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sebastiaan Barten
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alexander van Spaandonk
Practice head
Martijn Welten; Sebastiaan Barten; Maike Bergervoet
Other key lawyers
Oriana Minguel; Alexander van Spaandonk; Susan Ehigiene