Van Eps Kunneman van Doorne News http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05.php VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne is a full service commercial practice, mainly focussed on business, government, and financial institutions. en-us PHP/5.2.9 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne wins golf company competition http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=276 The team of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne won the company competition on the golf course of the Curaçao Golf & Squash Club with dominance.Read more Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=276 Civil-law notary, Land Register and Island Territory of Curacao held liable for overlooking mortgage registration http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=275 On 25 May 2009, a civil-law notary, the land register and the Island Territory were held liable for the incorrect registration of a mortgaged parcel of land. Read more Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=275 Facebook: personalized URLs and trademark protection http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=274 On 11 June 2009 the International Trademark Association informed its members on upcoming developments regarding the use of trademarks on social networking websites. Read more Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:45:45 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=274 Neighbors do not agree to construction: court rules in their favour http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=269 Neighbors of E.E.G. Boulevard 20 on Bonaire do not agree to the construction of another apartment building in Belnem.Read more Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:10:07 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=269 Legislation on oil exploration and extraction in the Dutch Caribbean http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=277 There is an increasing interest of international companies to explore and extract natural gas and petroleum in parts of the Caribbean sea area where Curaçao and Bonaire are situated. This is a positive development as this could give the economies of the Dutch Caribbean a significant boost.Read more Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=277 Law firm is grateful to Bonaire http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=268 On the occasion of the opening of the offices of the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne on the island of Bonaire, partner Frank Kunneman gave a speech and pointed out the challenge everyone faces with the upcoming changes for the island.Read more Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=268 No infringement of exclusive rights roadmap http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=266 Kris Kras Publishing may continue the distribution of the Smart D®iving Road Map on the island. That is what the Common Court of Justice decided Tuesday in appeal.Read more Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:17:57 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=266 Highest advisory councils of the Kingdom of the Netherlands meet in the Dutch Caribbean http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=270 The highest advisory councils of the Kingdom recently met in the Dutch Caribbean. The Council of State of the Kingdom, the Advisory Council of the Netherlands Antilles, and the Advisory Council of Aruba visited prime-minister Nelso Oduber (MEP) on Friday. Read more Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=270 'Curaçao, the Netherlands Antilles and the Kingdom: a look through the constitutional prism' http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=239 Ben Gardner and Jeremias Prassl (Harvard Law School LL.M. Class of 2009) in January of 2009 spent three weeks travelling all over Curacao to discuss the upcoming constitutional changes with representatives of key stakeholder groups.Read more Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=239 Labor market campaign “The Law of Van Doorne” receives award http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=272 During the 20th gala of the “Stichting Adverteerdersjury Nederland”, the labor market campaign “The Law of Van Doorne” was awarded a communications award in the category “Staff”.Read more Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=272 Bonaire leaders receive Guide to Doing Business http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=264 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne published a “Guide to Doing Business on Bonaire”. Lieutenant-Governor of Bonaire, Mr. G.A.E. Thodé, was presented the first copy of this guide. Read more Wed, 20 May 2009 14:28:29 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=264 7-Eleven vs. 7-Alive http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=267 The Supreme Court of The Netherlands largely dismissed the conclusion of the Advocate-General and reversed the appeal decision of the Court of Appeals of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in proceedings on the merits started by 7-Eleven, Inc. against a local convenience store in St. Maarten that is using a logo similar to its famous 7-Eleven logo. Read more Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=267 Lawyers and banks as indicators http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=263 Deputy of Economic Affairs Jeffrey Levenstone on the general and economic development on Bonaire.Read more Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=263 Radio interview with representatives of new law firm on Bonaire http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=265 Mark Kater and Dave Liqui-Lung were interviewed by Carmo R. (Bubui) Cecilia on the local radio station Bon FM. Read more Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=265 Guide to Doing Business on Bonaire (Nederlands) http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=261 Read more Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=261 Guide to Doing Business on Bonaire (English) http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=262 Read more Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=262 Law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne believes in Bonaire http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=260 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne opens new offices.Read more Thu, 07 May 2009 10:58:34 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=260 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in New York Post http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=259 In April 2009 a special country supplement on Curaçao was distributed by the New York Post, including an interview by Randolph van Eps. Read more Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:04:06 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=259 Notarial office Van Doorne wins KNB Innovation Prize for diversity policy http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=273 The notarial office of Van Doorne wins the KNB Innovation Prize with its diversity policy. The jury selected Van Doorne as the winner from eight nominees. Read more Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=273 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne sole leading corporate and commercial law firm of the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=258 In the Yearbook 2009 of PLC Which lawyer?, the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne was designated as the sole leading corporate and commercial law firm of the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:50:17 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=258 Neighborhood gives “Chompi” a new house http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=257 The law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne recently established the Foundation “Pro Bono VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne”. Read more Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=257 Econcern and Rabobank strike deal http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=256 Econcern and Rabobank reached a financial close for a pioneer project that will provide for sustainable energy in Bonaire.Read more Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=256 FirstCaribbean closes deal with Pristine Estates N.V. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=255 FirstCaribbean Corporate Banking Curacao has successfully closed a landmark US$45 million refinancing transaction with Pristine Estates N.V. The company owns the 612-room 3.5 star Holiday Inn Resort and Casino in Aruba.Read more Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=255 Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Expands on Success of First Three Years http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=251 Substantial New Grants in 2009 Enable Foundation to Continue to Play Leading Role in Supporting Social Entrepreneurs Around the Globe.Read more Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:13:24 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=251 Law firms give legal assistance to victims in Stanford fraud http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=252 Law firms in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba give legal assistance to victims in Stanford fraud Read more Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:21:10 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=252 Aanwezigheid van economische hinder http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=254 Read more Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=254 Raids against counterfeit http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=253 During the first weeks of February 2009, many shops in Curacao were visited by Customs, the Military Police and the Public Prosecutor in a joint action to seize counterfeit products. Read more Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=253 Bankruptcy of major Aruban hardware store http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=248 After having been in business for almost 75 years, B.J. Arends & Sons Groep N.V., one of Aruba’s first hardware stores, was declared bankrupt by the Court of First Instance of Aruba on December 3, 2008.Read more Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:02:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=248 Financing of thirty million Euros - Energy Project Bonaire http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=246 WEB, Ecopower and Rabobank signed a financing agreement for the project of sustainable energy. Ecopower will produce 30-40% of the power needed by the island of Bonaire, with wind energy. The other half will be produced in a diesel plant.Read more Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=246 Warning against counterfeit http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=245 In January 2009, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne published an advertisement in several local newspapers announcing, on behalf of American Eagle Outfitters (‘AEO’) that anyone selling, offering for sale, stocking, or otherwise handling counterfeit products bearing any trademarks from AEO may risk legal action. Read more Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:26:56 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=245 Inter-Assure wins Court case http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=244 The Court of First Instance in Curaçao dismissed all claims that insurance company Nagico had instituted against Inter-Assure – former general agent of Nagico.Read more Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:26:27 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=244 Bankruptcy Lehman Brothers Securities N.V. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=243 By judgment of the Court of First Instance of January 30, 2009, the corporation Lehman Brothers Securities N.V. has been declared bankrupt.Read more Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:51:57 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=243 Harvard students plead for "Yes" http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=241 After extensive examination of the political reforms, two students of the American Harvard University, Jeremias Prassl and Ben Gardner, are of the opinion that during the referendum one has to give the green light for the package that has been negotiated. Read more Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:06:41 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=241 Redundancy arrangement for Giskus rejected http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=240 The Common Court of Justice of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba has rejected a petition of Jopie Giskus for reversal of the decision of the Court of Justice of 6 June 2006. Read more Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:43:39 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=240 Labor Law: Changes in the Court formula applied in general in the Netherlands Antilles in dissolution procedures in relation to employment contracts http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=231 The formula developed in the Courts in the Netherlands to award compensations to employees whose employment contract has been dissolved has been renewed.Read more Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:39:03 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=231 Curacao seminar: Aviation and the Kingdom http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=238 At the opening of the conference ‘Air Transport Policy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in a Regional and Global Context’, the Dutch Minister of Transport and Public Workshas requested clarity on the way air traffic will be organized within the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the next decades. Read more Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:23:35 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=238 Lex Mundi Welcomes Five Senior In-House Counsel to the Lex Mundi Client Advisory Council http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=235 Lex Mundi is pleased to welcome five new members to its Client Advisory Council. The addition of these new members brings the current group of Client Advisory Council members to eleven. Read more Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:54:39 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=235 Partners gather http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=234 On 21 January 2009, Keycomp, Arbo Consult, Coach Caribbean and the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne held a meeting after work at the offices of the law firm. Read more Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:12:30 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=234 Innovation Award 2008 to VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne partner project http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=233 On December 11, the Curacao Innovation Centre, rewarded the Human Resources support package developed by Caribbean Coach in cooperation with its partners in this project namely the lawfirm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, Keycomp ICT and Arbo consult, the Innovation Award 2008 for this product. Read more Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:02:56 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=233 Private banking business ING transferred to Van Lanschot http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=232 On the last day of 2008, ING Bank transferred its private banking business to Van Lanschot Bankers in Curaçao. Read more Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:57:11 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=232 Year-end gathering VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=242 On the last day of the year, Van Eps Kunneman Van Doorne held its annual year-end gathering. This is one of its ways of thanking all who have made 2008 a successful year for the office.Read more Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=242 No to intolerance http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=230 Curaçao has to remain Curaçao and be one in its unique diversity. There is no room for intolerance. This is, briefly summarized, the conclusion of the gathering on Saturday afternoon of over thirty people from Curaçao - people who have lived and worked on the island (for a long time) but also those who live abroad and are back for the holidays - in “Landhuis Bloemhof”. Read more Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:14:19 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=230 Telegraaf wins case about distribution on ABC islands http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=229 De Telegraaf recently won legal proceedings instituted against the publishing house in Amsterdam.Read more Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:08:41 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=229 Court of Appeal denies appeal of Divi St. Maarten in case against the Island Government of St. Maarten http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=228 The Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles denied the appeal of Divi St. Maarten and confirmed the judgment of the First Court in favor of the Island Government of St. Maarten. Read more Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:29:28 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=228 Good results Van Doorne in IFLR 1000 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=271 In the IFLR 1000 issue 2009, a leading international legal guide, Van Doorne is specifically recommended.Read more Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=271 Court in line with Aqualectra http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=227 The Court of First Instance gave an accelerated judgment yesterday afternoon in the case of utility company Aqualectra against the island government. Read more Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:14:06 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=227 Van Lanschot buys ING private banking http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=226 Van Lanschot Bankers has reached an agreement with ING Bank on the takeover of the private banking division of ING Bank NV in Curaçao by Van Lanschot Bankers (Curaçao) NV.Read more Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:26:32 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=226 Frank Kunneman at Fatum Pension Seminar http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=225 On 29 October and 5 November 2008, prof. dr. Frank Kunneman was one of the keynote speakers at the second Pension Seminar organized by Fatum General Insurance N.V. both in Aruba and Sint Maarten. Read more Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:24:32 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=225 Good day retirement day? http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=224 Text of Frank Kunneman’s speech during the second Fatum Pension Seminar, which was held in Sint Maarten on 5 November 2008.Read more Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:53:43 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=224 Goededag oudedag? http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=223 Text of Frank Kunneman’s speech during the second Fatum Pension Seminar, which was held in Aruba on 29 October 2008. Read more Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:45:50 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=223 Claim running into millions because of bottles of water http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=222 Liability with regard to broken off negotiations. That is what, in summary, the matter of Packers Provisions Curaçao (Kortijn Ice Company) against Aqualectra is about. Read more Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:40:28 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=222 A new securities exchange in Curaçao? http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=221 In order to provide the international financial markets with better services, the financial industry of Curaçao is currently working on the formalization of a new securities exchange.Read more Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:43:40 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=221 Presentation Kimberley de l’Isle at the Chamber of Commerce of Curaçao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=217 Kimberley de l’Isle of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne will give a presentation on the legal aspects of employment in a forum organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Curaçao.Read more Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:15:32 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=217 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne at Business Forum in Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=216 This year the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Aruba hosted the 9th Business Forum of the Greater Caribbean in Aruba. Read more Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:09:37 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=216 Presentation Frank Kunneman at the IBA Annual Conference http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=215 Frank Kunneman will give a presentation on insurance fraud at the IBA Annual Conference, which is to be held in Buenos Aires.Read more Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:34:58 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=215 IBA Argentina presentation by Freeke Kunst http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=214 Freeke Kunst of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne will give a presentation at this year’s Annual Conference of the International Bar Association in Buenos Aires.Read more Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:27:18 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=214 Van Doorne number one with clients http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=213 The law firm Van Doorne, established in Amsterdam and London, associated with the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne established in Curaçao and Aruba, has become number one in the Incompany 100.Read more Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:35:36 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=213 CAP wins case http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=211 Airport company Curaçao Airport Partners (“CAP”) is allowed to ask the airlines a fee for the use of the facilities at Hato. But because a regulatory board has not yet been established, the Court wishes to be informed by an expert about the amount of the fee.Read more Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:20:49 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=211 Legal aspects of working part-time in the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=210 In the Septemer 2008 edition of Coaching, a professional magazine for leaders, Marike Zwartjes of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, provides some legal insights to working part-time.Read more Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:44:31 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=210 Parttimers: de juridische invalshoek http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=209 Niet iedere onderneming zit te wachten op werknemers met een contract voor onbepaalde tijd. Te denken valt aan een onderneming in de opstartfase of met een sterk schommelend werkaanbod. Deze ondernemingen zijn gebaat bij een flexibel bestand aan arbeidskrachten. Daarvoor bestaan er qua contractuele overeenkomsten verschillende mogelijkheden.Read more Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:34:48 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=209 “Pool” of good Supervisory Directors http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=207 A‘supervisory director’ course has been set up under the Good Governance chair of the University of the Dutch Antilles (UNA). Recently, a number of companies have received correspondence regarding this new course. Read more Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:54:10 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=207 Government of the Netherlands Antilles prevails in proceedings against police inspectors http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=206 On August 28, 2008, the Curaçao Civil Service Tribunal rendered a judgment in the case instituted by a group of police inspectors in the position of Team Leader against the Government of the Netherlands Antilles. The police inspectors objected against the refusal of the Government to decide on the pay increase claimed by them. Read more Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:49:25 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=206 Kunneman: Antilles not a “pirates’ country” http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=205 The Antilles are not “pirates’ islands” but a prominent country in the sector of financial services. This is the message Frank Kunneman, lawyer and vice-president of the Advisory Council, expressed yesterday during an international seminar in Brussels.Read more Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:25:12 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=205 Curoil and Capella reach a settlement http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=204 At the insistance of the Court, the Board of Directors of Curoil and General Manager Gensley Capella reached an on-the-spot settlement yesterday during a summary proceedings instituted by the latter against his suspension.Read more Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:16:32 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=204 BNA has to approve payment by the FCIB http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=203 The ‘Bank van de Nederlandse Antillen’ (BNA) has to release the funds of an English company, held in an account with the First Curacao International Bank (FCIB), within one week. Read more Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:08:16 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=203 Pirates of the Caribbean - Myths and facts on regulation, supervision and governance in the Curaçao International Financial Services Sector http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=219 Text of Frank Kunneman’s speech during a seminar organized by the International Fiscal Association (IFA) on September 1, 2008, in Brussels.Read more Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=219 Aruba Wireless prevails in concession issue against Aruba Government http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=202 On August 27, 2008, the Court of First Instance of Aruba ordered the Government of Aruba to grant IP Globalcom NV, formerly Cafe Internet NV, dba Aruba Wireless, an open concession to operate as an international carrier. Read more Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:51:51 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=202 Frank Kunneman speaker at Brussels CIFA seminar http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=201 The Curacao International Financial Services Association (“CIFA”) will host a mini seminar during the International Fiscal Association (“IFA”) seminar, to be held in Brussels in September 2008. Read more Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=201 Lex Mundi Announces New Practice Group http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=199 Lex Mundi has announced the formation of the Construction and Infrastructure Practice Group. This new practice Interviation group will address issues including, but not limited to, large complex construction projects, project management, site selection, permitting, etceteraRead more Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=199 Lex Mundi Publishes Four New Multi-Jurisdictional Surveys http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=200 Covering Company Criminal Liability, Commercialization of Intellectual Property, European Union Accession States Tax Systems, and Real Estate Investment and Finance. Current Collection of Multi-Jurisdictional Surveys Grows to TenRead more Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=200 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Award 2008 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=198 Norédiz Lourents, student at the Facultity of Law of the University of the Netherlands Antilles, received the yearly VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Award for best graduation thesis.Read more Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=198 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne endorsed by PLC Which Lawyer ranking on corporate/M&A http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=197 In the 2009 handbook for inhouse counsel to the leading lawyer and law firms of PLC Which Lawyer?, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne is endorsed for corporate/mergers and acquisitionsRead more Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=197 Fake Timberland products on Curacao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=196 "The only stores that are allowed to sell original Timberland-products are the stores on Curacao who have a license to do so (Angelo’s, Timberland and Boolchand’s)" says Carine Jansch of VanEps Kunneman Van Doorne on behalf of her client.Read more Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=196 Three new attorneys http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=193 No less than three attorneys of the Curacao and Aruba-based lawfirm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne were sworn in at the Joint Court of Justice of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba this week. Read more Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:34:37 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=193 Amended and illustrated Guide to Doing Business in Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=192 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne today presented an updated and extended version of its Doing Business in Aruba Guide. In this updated issue the most recent Aruban legislation, Aruban regulations and governmental guidelines have been incorporated, making this a valuable guide for investors, who wish to do business in Aruba.Read more Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:27:19 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=192 Guide to Doing Business in Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=181 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne has prepared a Guide to Doing Business in Aruba. In this guide an outline is given on investment incentives, the legal structures for doing business, intellectual property rights, employment law and immigration issues.Read more Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=181 Round Table Conference on Good Governance http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=195 The Netherlands Antilles quarterly magazine “Coaching” organized a Round Table conference was on good governance. The subject was “Good Governance in Curacao: How far are we and where are we going?” Read more Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=195 Aicraft Registration: Will Aruba become a party to the Cape Town Convention? http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=187 Aruba is exploring the possibilities of becoming a party to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment of 16 November 2001, which convention is also know as the Cape Town Convention (the “Convention”).Read more Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=187 Private aircraft clearance agreement with U.S. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=188 On 22 May 2008 Aruba has entered into a Customs Preclearance Agreement with the United States of America. Pursuant to this Agreement, Aruba has the authority to pre-clear private aircraft itself and their passengers travelling to United States before physically entering the United States. The pre-cleared flights will be regarded as domestic flights by the United States customs.Read more Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=188 Aviation legislation after constitutional changes http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=189 On 4 May 2008 the International Institute of Air and Space Law of the University of Leiden (“I.I.A.S.”) organized a conference in Curacao in respect of the consequences of the constitutional changes within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the aircraft legislation of Curacao. Pursuant to aforementioned constitutional changes the Netherlands Antilles will cease to exist as a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the island of Curacao will become an independent country within the Kingdom. Read more Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=189 “Tilkema cut his thumb off. What about the insurance company?” - Legal aspects of insurance fraud in the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=220 Text of Frank Kunneman’s speech during the 28th Annual Caribbean Insurance Conference of the Insurance Association of the Caribbean (IAC) on June 1-3, 2008, in Curacao.Read more Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=220 Anti-counterfeiting 2008 - A Global Guide (Aruba) http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=190 Read more Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=190 Anti-counterfeiting 2008 - A Global Guide (Netherlands Antilles) http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=191 Read more Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=191 The Netherlands Antilles private foundation, as an investment vehicle http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=194 Read more Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=194 Attorney Michiel Gorsira returns to Curacao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=169 Michiel Gorsira (1955), who was a partner at the Curacao lawfirm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne until 1997, has rejoined the firm - after a ten year stay in the Netherlands - per May 1. While in the Netherlands he was partner at Simmons & Simmons (formerly Trenité Van Doorne), where he was head of the litigation section.Read more Tue, 27 May 2008 14:01:08 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=169 Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles has to release 3.5 million http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=183 Willemstad – The Central Bank (BNA), has suffered a court defeat in the matters surrounding the seizure of bank accounts by the First Curaçao International Bank (FCIB). Canadian investors will get back the 3.5 million Netherlands Antilles Guilders that had been frozen by the Central Bank.Read more Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=183 Electricity and water prices in Curaçao and Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=175 On the Island of Curaçao, Kompania di Produkshon di Awa i Elektrisidat di Korsou (KAE) N.V. (“Aqualectra Production”) and Kompania di Distribushon di Awa i Elektrisidat di Korsou (Kodela) N.V. (“Aqualectra Distribution”) are respectively the sole producer and distributor of water and electricity. On the island, electricity and water prices are determined in the following manner.Read more Fri, 23 May 2008 17:03:16 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=175 Autonomy and Solidarity: Themes at Advisory Committee’s Anniversary http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=182 The Advisory Committee, the highest independent advisory institute in the Netherlands Antilles, will hold a seminar on Autonomy and Solidarity in the World Trade Center on May 26, 2008. Read more Fri, 23 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=182 Vice-president of the Dutch State Council to attend Advisory Committee’s 60th anniversary http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=174 Herman Tjeenk Willink, vice-president of the State Council (‘Raad van State’) - the highest advisory authority in the Dutch Kingdom - will be present at the 60th anniversary of the Advisory Committee of the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:58 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=174 Curacao International Financial Association (CIFA) General Members’ Meeting of May 15, 2008 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=184 At the Annual General Members’ Meeting of May 15, 2008, the present Boardmembers of CIFA were (re-)elected.Read more Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=184 Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=171 In May 2008, a new legal website was launched, providing general information on the legal system of the Dutch Caribbean. The site is an initiative of a number of Netherlands Antilles law firms, including VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. Read more Tue, 13 May 2008 08:58:58 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=171 Building and Zoning Regulations on Bonaire (Dutch Antilles) – Construction Boom on the Island http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=170 On or about 22 April 2008, a local newspaper in the Netherlands Antilles published an article regarding the denial of a request for a building permit on Bonaire. The Island Executive of Bonaire refused to grant a building permit for the construction of condominiums on the renowned oceanfront of Punt Vierkant. Apparently, several residents of Punt Vierkant objected to the construction plan.Read more Mon, 12 May 2008 16:40:38 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=170 Frank Kunneman speaker at conference Caribbean Foundation for Information Governance (CARIFIG) http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=159 Frank Kunneman, Managing Partner at VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, was one of the speakers during a conference of the “Caribbean Foundation for Information Governance” (CARIFIG) on May 8, 2008.Read more Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=159 Venezuela alleges violation of Foreign Investment Treaty with Dutch Kingdom http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=168 On April 22 2008, the Netherlands-Antilles national newspaper “Antilliaans Dagblad” carried an article regarding oil multinationals allegedly abusing a Netherlands-Venezuela bilateral investment treaty by conducting their Venezuelan operations trough Dutch subsidiaries. The Venezuelan Minister of Energy and Oil Rafael Ramírez had stated that ExxonMobil, China National Petroleum Company and Eni Dacion favored from this investment treaty between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Venezuela. According to Ramírez, it is illegal for oil companies to conduct their operations through Dutch subsidiaries solely for this purpose and therefore he has announced to go to court.Read more Fri, 09 May 2008 08:28:16 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=168 Little Brother is watching too! - Information Governance and Netherlands Antilles law http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=218 Text of Frank Kunneman’s speech during a conference of the Caribbean Foundation for Information Governance (CARIFIG) on May 8, 2008, in Curacao.Read more Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=218 Angeline Martijn appointed as member of the Aviation Council of Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=167 Angeline Martijn, attorney-at-law with the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, was recently appointed as member of the Aruba Aviation Council (Raad voor de Luchtvaart).Read more Wed, 07 May 2008 15:57:16 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=167 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in Dutch Trade Mission to Brazil http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=166 Aike Krips, senior associate at VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, participated in a Trade Mission to Brazil, together with participants from both the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles. Read more Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:25:38 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=166 New free road map not unlawful http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=165 Kris Kras Publishing prevailed in the legal proceedings that were initiated by Caribbean Cartographics. Some time ago, Kris Kras Publishing introduced the free road map Smart D®iving Road Map Curaçao. According to Caribbean Cartographics, this was all thanks to the information provided by two individuals previously employed by them. Read more Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:07:21 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=165 Mayesi Hammoud appointed as member of Social Economic Board (Sociaal-Economische Raad (SER)) of the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=164 Mayesi Hammoud, attorney-at-law with the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, has recently been appointed as deputy member of the Social Economic Board (Sociaal-Economische Raad (SER)) of the Netherlands Antilles. Read more Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:08:37 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=164 Benson & Hedges wins court case against local enterprises http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=173 Philipsburg – British cigarette manufacturer Benson & Hedges Limited has won a court case filed February 15 against five St. Maarten enterprises that were illegally importing cigarettes bearing its label that were actually made by a different manufacturer.Read more Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=173 Frank Kunneman speaker at conference Insurance Association of the Caribbean http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=160 On June 1, 2 and 3, 2008, the 28th Annual Conference of the Insurance Association of the Caribbean (“IAC”) will be held on Curacao in the World Trade Center. One of the speakers will be Frank Kunneman.Read more Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:26:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=160 Counterfeiting is worth billions worldwide http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=172 A big-name brand is worth gold. Counterfeiting, the copying of products from big-name brands while benefiting from their good reputation, is worth billions a year worldwide.Read more Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:39:29 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=172 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne acquires trade mark portfolio of Promark Curacao N.V.. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=158 Law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne has acquired the trade mark portfolio of trade mark bureau Promark (Curacao) N.V.. Read more Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=158 Guide to Doing Business in Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=156 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne has prepared an Aruba guide to doing business. Read more Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=156 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne award http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=154 Mr. Artoir Herrera wins for his thesis titled “Aruban confiscation legislation; the effectivity of the confiscation instruments studied in detail”.Read more Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:00:54 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=154 Carine Jänsch of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne quoted in Dutch media http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=155 More lucrative than the drug trade; The trade in fake brand products is going too far in the Netherlands AntillesRead more Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:05:34 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=155 Provincial Airlines delivers two aircraft to Dutch Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=157 A ceremony of the Coastguard of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba was held in honor of the transfer of two Dash-8 Patrol aircraft to them by the Department of the Ministry of Defense.Read more Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=157 Moot Court at VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=152 A Moot Court is a court training in which court-cases are handled which bear a strong resemblance to real life cases. Read more Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=152 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne sponsors youth soccer team http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=151 This month the soccer players aged 9-11 years from the soccer school Excellence in Curaçao played their first soccer game in the competition of the Federashon Futbol Korsou (the Curacao Soccer Federation). Read more Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:49:46 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=151 Course on investing in Dutch Antillean and Caribbean businesses http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=150 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Attorneys at Law and The Galan Group, specialists in management, organize a three day course on investing in Dutch Antillean and Caribbean businesses from a good governance prospective and its practical implications for (non-)executives.Read more Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:58:17 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=150 Post graduate legal intensive courses in Curacao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=149 From 11 to 15 February 2008, the faculties of law of the Radboud University of Nijmegen and the University of the Netherlands Antilles for the 15th time, are organizing a post graduate legal intensive course on the island of Curacao.Read more Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:57:15 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=149 Venezuelan Foreign Investment Treaty Protection Through Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=147 Venezuela is lately in the news in relation to its intended) nationalization of foreign owned assets. In view of this, it is of interest to realize that Venezuela has signed 15 bilateral investment treaties (Argentina, Barbados, Canada, Chili, Tjecho Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom). However, only the bilateral investment treaties with Argentina, Chili, Ecuador, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the Netherlands have entered into force. This treaty on the encouragement and reciprocal protection of investments, between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Venezuela, was signed on 22 October 1991. This treaty is applicable not only to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Europe, but also to the Dutch Caribbean, being the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.Read more Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:49:37 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=147 Guide to Doing Business in the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=179 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne has prepared a Guide to Doing Business in the Netherlands Antilles. In this guide an outline is given on investment incentives, the legal structures for doing business, intellectual property rights, employment law and immigration issues.Read more Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=179 Doing Business in the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=180 Read more Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=180 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne sponsors Global Nomad Curaçao Salon http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=153 VanEps Kunneman van Doorne sponsored the Global Nomad Salon, organized by Janera Soerel of JANERA.com, The Voice of Global Nomads, in the country house Landhuis Bloemhof in Curacao. Read more Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=153 Labour legislation collected in VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne publication http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=146 Ms. Molly Steward, partner with the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne and initiator of the book “Labour Legislation and Regulations of the Netherlands Antilles”, presented a copy of the book to the Governor of the Netherlands Antilles and to the President of the Joint Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba.Read more Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=146 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Energy Practice Group: Bonaire embraces sustainable energy http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=145 Bonaire - In the presence of many invited guests, the so-called Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) between EcoPower Bonaire and WEB, the Government owned utilities company of Bonaire, was signed on 27 November 2007.Read more Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=145 Lex Mundi Develops Comprehensive Best Practice for Preparing and Responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=139 As a part of its Best Practices focusing on topics relevant to the working relationships between in-house counsel and their outside law firms, Lex Mundi is pleased to announce the completion of its "Best Practices in Preparing and Responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)".Read more Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=139 Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Launches 2007 “Friends of the Foundation” Year-End Giving Campaign http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=140 The Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation’s 2007 “Friends of the Foundation” Year-End Giving Campaign is currently underway.Read more Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=140 Eugene Holiday of Princess Juliana International Airport Sint Maarten: Three commandments to improve good governance http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=141 Three commandments need to be adhered to in order to realize good governance, transparency and integrity to come to well-balanced decisions in government owned companies.Read more Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=141 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne formalises Energy Practice Group http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=142 In view of the continuous expansion of the energy sector in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba and the firm’s extensive involvement therein, an energy group practice has now formally been established.Read more Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=142 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne formalises Energy Practice Group http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=143 In view of the continuous expansion of the energy sector in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba and the firm’s extensive involvement therein, an energy group practice has now formally been established.Read more Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=143 Dutch Minister on VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne seminar: 'Code of conduct for public administration' http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=138 'Transparancy, integrity and quality' Willemstad - A code of conduct for good governance is needed for the government and for government-owned corporations. So argued the Dutch minister, Guusje ter Horst (Domestic Affairs and Kingdom Relations), on November 15, 2007 at the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles in the seminar organized by VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne together with the Galan Group.Read more Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=138 Day of the Supervisory Director – Seminar in Curacao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=144 On 15 and 16 November 2007, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne and The Galan Group, in cooperation with the University of the Netherlands Antilles, for the third time organized the “Day of the Supervisory Director”. This year’s theme was: “Principles of Good Governance in the private sector”. Read more Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=144 Aike Krips joins VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=135 Aike Krips joined VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne per 15 November 2007. Aike Krips (1975) obtained his law degree in Dutch law and notarial law at the University of Amsterdam in 2000.Read more Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=135 (Dutch) Interview with Molly Steward http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=137 (Dutch)Interview with Molly Steward in the NIVRA/Vera book “Fraud prevention & fraud detection: Who is responsible?”Read more Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=137 Court denies claims of former ‘director’ of Curaçao Drydock Company http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=133 On Monday 12 November 2007, the Court of First Instance in Curacao rendered a judgment in summary proceedings between Mr. Farley Hernandez as plaintiff and the Curaçao Drydock Company as defendant, represented by VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.Read more Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=133 New business initiative for the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=134 On Tuesday 13 November 2007 Minister Tjin-A-Sjoe of the Department of Economic Affairs introduced a new initiative for small and medium sized businesses.Read more Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=134 Day of the Supervisory Director – Seminar in Curacao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=130 On 15 and 16 November 2007, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne and The Galan Group, in cooperation with the University of the Netherlands Antilles, for the third time will organize the “Day of the Supervisory Director”. This year’s theme will be: “Principles of Good Governance in the private sector”. Read more Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=130 New Aruba legislation regarding the supervision of trust companies http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=131 The Government of Aruba is contemplating the introduction of a new National Ordinance in relation to the supervision of trust companies (“Landsverordening houdende regels inzake het toezicht op trustkantoren”) (“LTT”).Read more Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=131 Dutch Supreme Court Judgment on derivative claims http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=129 On November 2, 2007, the Supreme Court of The Hague, the Netherlands, also presiding over the Netherlands Antilles, rendered a judgment in a dispute between a Netherlands Antilles bank and its (former) customer.Read more Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=129 Bundel Arbeidswet- en Regelgeving Nederlandse Antillen http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=186 Een verzameling van de meest geraadpleegde wet- en regelgeving in het Nederlands-Antilliaanse arbeidsrechtRead more Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=186 New legal proceedings in relation to First Curacao International Bank N.V. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=126 On 17 October 2007, for the fifth time, new injunction proceedings were initiated by accountholders of First Curacao International Bank N.V. (“FCIB”) against the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles (the “BNA”).Read more Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=126 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne sponsor of immigration discussion diner in New York http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=125 On October 10, 2007, a discussion diner was held at the British consular residence in New York and which was the first Janera.com Global Nomad Diner Salon, hosted by Janera Soerel.Read more Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=125 Lex Mundi membership of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne renewed for a full 8 years http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=127 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne is proud to announce that on October 10, 2007, the Board of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms, has renewed the exclusive membership of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne for the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba for a full 8 years.Read more Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=127 (Dutch) Interview with Randolph van Eps in national newspaper Amigoe/Ňapa of 6 October 2007 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=132 Randolph van Eps is 25 jaar advocaat en kijkt terug op deze tijd.Read more Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=132 Aruba Stock Exchange http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=123 For a short period of time now, Aruba has its own stock exchange. The stock exchange, named Alternative Electronic Stock Exchange (“AESX”) is an electronic stock exchange for micro exchange markets for small and new businesses.Read more Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=123 Specialized Bankruptcy Lawyer http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=124 Jeannot de Cuba, who leads our Aruba office has recently successfully finalized the Grotius Academic Insolvency Training program (Nijmegen, The Netherlands) therewith broadening his knowledge in (cross border) insolvency matters.Read more Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=124 Wealth and Business Preservation Conference at Curacao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=121 The Curaçao International Financial Services Association (CIFA) is organizing a conference called “Wealth and Business Preservation conference” from November 1-3, 2007, during which intermediaries and high net worth individuals from Latin American countries will be informed about various options for wealth and business preservation including the possibility of permanent residency in Curaçao.Read more Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=121 Parallel import of Lactacyd prohibited http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=122 WILLEMSTAD - Martijn Trading (Curacao) BV and Hector Henriquez BV have to cease immediately all import and export, distribution, storage and trading of Lactacyd products.Read more Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=122 Lex Mundi membership of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne renewed for a full 8 years http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=128 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne is proud to announce that on October 10, 2007, the Board of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms, has renewed the exclusive membership of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne for the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba for a full 8 years.Read more Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=128 Robert van Beemen joins VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=136 Robert van Beemen joined VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne per 1 October 2007. Robert van Beemen (1979) obtained his law degree at the University of Utrecht in 2006.Read more Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=136 Supreme Court of the Netherlands allows parallel import Johnny Walker in Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=120 The Supreme Court of the Netherlands, the highest court for the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, rendered a judgment on 1 June 2007 in a case initiated by Diageo Brands N.V. against some supermarkets in Curaçao which sold Diageo’s Johnnie Walker whisky in bottles from which its identification numbers were erased.Read more Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=120 BNA remains deaf to Cifa's plea http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=119 WILLEMSTAD - Relax the procedure for releasing the bank balances of thousands of international clients of the First Curaçao International Bank (FCIB). This is the urgent call from Cifa (Curacao International Financial Association), the group defending the interests of the international financial service providers in Curaçao, to the Central Bank.Read more Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=119 BNA denies FCIB 'banking row' http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=117 WILLEMSTAD — The Bank of the Dutch Antilles (BNA) in a press release of today strenuously denies the allegations and statements, headed 'Banking row in the Antilles ruins customers' published in Dutch National newspaper De Telegraaf on 11 September 2007.Read more Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=117 Arcos Dorados secures financing for McDonald's buy http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=116 Arcos Dorados, the Buenos Aires-based consortium that paid US$700 million to franchise McDonald's Corporation's Latin American restaurants, has secured a US$350 million bridge loan towards financing the deal.Read more Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:10:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=116 2007 Global Custodian Survey on Hedge Fund administration http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=113 In a survey conducted by Global Custodian which was published today, Curaçao received the highest scores of all Hedge Fund Administration Centers in the world. In the table below the overall benchmarks scores by locations are listed. Read more Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=113 Sixth annual program in comparative and international Law on Curaçao, The Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=114 From December 21, 2007 to January 12, 2008, the 5th Annual Program in Comparative and International Law will be held in Curaçao, the Netherlands Antilles. Through an intensive, three week course of study in international and comparative law the Curaçao program intends to prepare students to practice law in the global world economy.Read more Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=114 Netherlands Antilles to negotiate tax treaty with Suriname http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=112 WILLEMSTAD, Curacao: The Governments of the Netherlands Antilles and Suriname (Dutch Guyana) have agreed to start negotiations to enter an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion (DTA). These negotiations are set for the first week of February 2008. Read more Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=112 Effective September 1, 2007, Chloe Brooke Holderness became Deputy Managing Director of the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=111 With a background in international economic development and investment banking, Ms. Holderness will help the Foundation expand the scope and depth of its pathbreaking work in support of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship.Read more Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=111 New Lawyer at Curaçao Office http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=107 Per 1 September 2007 Kimberley de l'Isle (1980) rejoined VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in Curaçao, after having left the firm for a while in 2005. Kimberley obtained her law degree at the University of Aruba in 2003 and joined the Aruba office of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne that same year.Read more Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=107 St. Maarten and Carnival Cruise Lines sign US$ 34.5M loan agreement http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=106 Cruise ships Carnival Glory and Caribbean Princess berthed at Dr. A.C. Wathey Pier simultaneously blasted their horns on August 29, 2007 to signal the signing of a US$ 34.5 million loan agreement between Carnival Corporation PLC and the Island Government for the construction of a second pier.Read more Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=106 Court of First Instance of the Netherlands Antilles denies claim of Divi St. Maarten Holding N.V. in administrative proceedings against Island Territory St. Maarten. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=105 Divi St. Maarten Holding N.V. (“Divi”), the international hotel chain owner and operator had initiated administrative proceedings against the Island Government of St. Maarten, on the basis of damages incurred by Divi as a consequence of the determination by the Island Government as conservation area of a parcel of land on which Fort Amsterdam, a 400 year old Fort is situated.Read more Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=105 Marubeni Closes Financing for $553 Million Acquisition of Mirant's Caribbean Power Assets, which includes its Netherlands Antilles assets http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=118 NEW YORK, August 14, 2007 - Further expanding its portfolio of power assets in the Caribbean region, Marubeni Corporation of Japan ("Marubeni") has closed on the financing for its $553 million acquisition of Mirant Corporation's Caribbean power assets.Read more Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=118 Court forbids databank for Antillean problem kids http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=109 The Hague, the Netherlands The intention to create a database with respect to Antillean problem youngsters has for the time being been suspended. The Court in the Hague takes the position that such a data base would be in violation of Dutch laws on protection of personal data. Read more Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=109 Settlement reached in much publicized copyright dispute http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=100 Frank Martinus Arion, author of the famous book “Doubleplay” (Dutch: “Dubbelspel”) initiated injunction proceedings before the Court of First Instance in Curaçao to obtain an order against Dutch politician Mr. John Leerdam and the John Leerdam Foundation to forbid scheduled theater plays in Curaçao of the production “Changa”.Read more Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=100 Van Doorne advises management Dockwise with merger Sealift Ltd. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=108 Van Doorne advises the management of Dockwise with respect to the merger with Sealift Ltd. and contemplated listing on the Oslo stock exchange.Read more Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=108 Frank Kunneman sworn in as Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Council http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=98 Frank Kunneman, managing partner of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, was sworn in on August 1, 2007 as Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Council by the Governor of the Netherlands Antilles, Frits Goedgedrag. This is the highest advisory body in the country, chaired by the governor himself.Read more Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=98 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne listed as highly recommended http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=102 In the most recent edition of Practical Law Company’s “The PLC Cross – Border Finance: Secured Lending Handbook”, the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne has been listed as a highly recommended law firm for the Netherlands Antilles in the area of finance, trusts and offshore and its partner Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer has been listed as the only recommended lawyer for the Netherlands Antilles in this area.Read more Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=102 Curacao Airport Operator prevails in injunction proceedings against airlines http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=95 Airport operator Curacao Airport Partners (CAP) has the authority to refuse passengers that were not checked in through the so called Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) check in system.Read more Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=95 Van Doorne represents trade unions in ABN Amro case http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=103 16-07-2007 Trade unions (FNV bondgenoten, de Unie, BBV and CNV-dienstenbond representing ABN Amro employees) have joined as a party to the action brought by VEB against ABN Amro claiming the right of investigation. Van Doorne is representing the trade unions in these proceedings. Read more Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=103 Spy Satellite Lands Israel in U.S. Court http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=93 Investors in a Netherlands Antilles company are suing i.a. the Netherlands Antilles corporation for more than US$ 6 Billion in the US District Court in Manhattan, New York.Read more Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=93 The New Court of Justice of the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=92 Please see www.investcuracao.com/01k03.html for an update on this subject provided by Natasha Joubert and Ruby Raven of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. Read more Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=92 Proceeds of Sale Aruba Marriott Hotel allocated to Aruba in Kingdom conflict http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=94 On July 11, 2007, Nelson Oduber, prime minister of Aruba, announced that after a period of political discussions between The Netherlands and Aruba concerning the proceeds of the sale of the Marriott Hotel in Aruba (approximately 170 million euro), the two countries had reached a settlement to the effect that such proceeds were to be allocated to Aruba.Read more Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=94 Suzuki and Chrysler/Jeep distributorships validly terminated http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=79 On July 4, 2007, the Court of First Instance of Aruba ruled in favor of Caribbean automobile distributor Interamericana Trading Corporation (ITC) in its dispute with local distributor Drive Motors regarding the termination of the Suzuki and Chrysler/Jeep distributorships.Read more Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=79 Van Doorne top-ranked in Chambers Europe http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=89 Van Doorne is rated highly by Chambers. In the 2007 European edition, the firm is highly recommended in 8 out of 12 practice areas.Read more Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=89 Acquisition of a Netherlands Antilles Business – automatic “take over” of employment contracts and obligations towards employees? http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=76 Please see www.investcuracao.com for an update on this subject provided by G.B. Steward and M. Zwartjes of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.Read more Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=76 State-owned Utilities Company prevails in injunction proceedings against Island Government http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=77 On June 22, 2007 the Court of First Instance in Curaçao rendered a judgment in injunction proceedings, which proceedings were initiated by Aqualectra, the local water and energy company, against the Island Government of Curaçao.Read more Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=77 Tax deduction for United States taxpayers attending conventions in the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=96 As from 21 March 2007, the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles, i.e. Curaçao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, Saba & St. Eustatius are considered part of the North American area, for purposes of determining whether U.S. taxpayers may deduct expenses in attending conventions, business meetings and seminars in the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=96 Purchase of leased Aircrafts by AeroCentury Corp http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=97 AeroCentury Corp. recently purchased two Fokker 100 aircraft from an affiliate of Pembroke Group Ltd. The leases of both aircraft by Dutch Antilles Express B.V. (“DAE”) will be continued by AeroCentury Corp.Read more Sun, 01 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=97 Daan ter Braak appointed civil law notary at Van Doorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=85 On 1 May 2007, Daan ter Braak was appointed civil law notary in Amsterdam by Royal Decree.Read more Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=85 Merger & Acquisition Practice of VanDoorne Highly Recommended http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=104 In the 2007/2008 edition on mergers and acquisitions of PLC Cross Border Handbooks, the VanDoorne firm was highly recommended as a M & A firm. Read more Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=104 Employees prevail in proceedings against STIP http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=84 Stichting Implementatie Privatisering (Stip) is the legal holder of the shares in the public limited liability company Selikor N.V., the island garbage collection company.Read more Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=84 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Award 2007 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=81 On June 8, 2007, Nilusca Martines, student at the Netherlands Antilles University, received the yearly VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Award for best graduation thesis.Read more Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=81 Van Doorne advices Bisnode AB in WDM International acquisition http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=91 Van Doorne (lead counsel), Cederquist, Salans and Altius all assisted Bisnode AB with advice on the acquisition of WDM International from Greenfield Capital Partners. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed.Read more Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=91 Bankruptcy Trustee of Casa Grande N.V. (The original Developer of the La Cabana Beach and Racket Club) successfully intervened in Aruba legal proceedings http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=86 During the last three years the trustees of the bankrupt estates of MIDCC N.V. and Imperial Trust N.V. have unsuccessfully negotiated the sale of the apartment rights, including the casino building of the La Cabana Beach and Racket Club in Aruba.Read more Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=86 Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation expands global reach http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=88 Current Projects Include Collaboration with the UN Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor (HOUSTON, June 4, 2007) – Eighteen months after its operations began, the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation has already enlisted 53 Lex Mundi law firms to provide pro bono legal services to 99 social entrepreneurs on more than 160 separate projects.Read more Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=88 First Female Chief Justice Pleads for Common Legislation, also after break up of the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=115 Now that the Netherlands Antilles are little by little falling apart, we need to make sure that the legislation remains the same as much as possible.Read more Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=115 New Lawyer at Aruba Office http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=75 On 1 June 2007 Angeline J. Martijn (1972) joined VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in Aruba. Angeline Martijn obtained her law degree at the University of Aruba in 2003.Read more Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=75 The legal aspects of integrity in conducting business http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=78 With the introduction of the Civil Code on legal persons in 2004, the legal safeguard of business integrity has been given an important new impetus.Read more Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=78 Van Doorne advises Doughty Hanson on acquisition of Norit http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=90 Van Doorne and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Maegher & Flom advised Doughty Hanson & Co on the acquisition of Norit, a transaction worth in excess of EUR 600m.Read more Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=90 Court sets guidelines in Dexia cases http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=82 The Amsterdam Court handed down rulings in three Dexia cases on 27 April 2007.Read more Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=82 Pre-paid licences no longer safe in bankruptcies http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=83 It may very well be that licensees who have paid their fees for licenses in advance can no longer safely use these if their licensor goes bankrupt.Read more Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=83 25 Year Association VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne and Van Doorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=74 On 20 April 2007 the Curacao and Aruba based law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne and the Dutch law firm Van Doorne (250 employees) celebrated the 25th anniversary of their partnership.Read more Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=74 The new constitutional status of Curacao http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=72 Please see www.investcuracao.com for an update on this subject provided by Natasha Joubert and Ruby Raven of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. Read more Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:42:10 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=72 European patents extended to the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=73 As from 1 April 2007, all European patents granted prior to that date with validity in the Netherlands will automatically be extended to the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=73 An increasingly attractive jurisdiction for International Aircraft Registration http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=70 Over the last couple of years Aruba has developed into a high standard jurisdiction for the registration of aircraft.Read more Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:53:45 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=70 First Curacao International Bank (FCIB) VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne client update dated 27.02.07 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=65 Netherlands Antilles Offshore Bank Insolvency. On 9 October 2006 the Court of First Instance of Curacao declared the emergency measure with respect to FCIB, such at the request of the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles (“BNA”). Pursuant to the emergency measure, the banking license of FCIB has been revoked by the BNA. Read more Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:22:26 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=65 Van Doorne launches Legal Podcasting http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=68 Van Doorne is the first law firm in the Netherlands to start using legal podcasts. The subject of the podcasts is always an interesting and current, legal, fiscal or notarial topic. Via these podcasts Van Doorne not only wants to make its vision on current topics accessible to colleagues, but also to disseminate them to a broader public.Read more Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:22:12 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=68 Maritime Law Netherlands Antilles – Validity Arbitration Agreement in Bill of Lading http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=63 The Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in a judgment dated 6 February 2007 ruled in favour of cargo interests.Read more Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:21:46 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=63 - Injunction proceedings before Curacao Court - http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=67 Alleged Venezuelan shareholders interests in Netherlands Antilles Company, which in turn owns a US Bank - proposed Transfer of Netherlands Antilles Corporate seat to Venezuela.Read more Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:21:34 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=67 US District Court: Forum non convenience defence’ in Dutch originated law suit. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=64 On 17 October 2006 a US District Court rendered an interesting judgment on the subject of ‘forum non convenience’ in a civil procedure brought by the receivers in the bankruptcy of a Dutch corporation KPN Qwest N.V. (“KPN Qwest”) against Qwest Communications International and three former directors of KPN Qwest.Read more Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:21:22 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=64 Bear Stearns Merchant Banking acquires Wells Fargo http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=66 NEW YORK — January 16, 2007 — Bear Stearns Merchant Banking, a leading private equity firm focusing on middle-market investments, today announced it has acquired, through a newly formed entity called Caribbean Financial Group, certain direct and indirect Latin American consumer finance subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company.Read more Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:21:06 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=66 Onno Boerstra new managing partner Van Doorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=59 Onno Boerstra is the new Managing Partner of Van Doorne as of 1 January 2007. He has succeeded Johan Boeren, who filled the position since 1 January 2004.Read more Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:19:55 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=59 Aandeelhoudersrechten versus bestuursbevoegdheden; het recht van enquête in Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=185 Read more Mon, 01 Jan 2007 11:16:51 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=185 New Year reception http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=62 On the occasion of the traditional New Year reception at the offices of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in Curaçao, an art exhibition was organized on 29 December 2006 under the title "Time. Passion. Perfection.", showing the work of three local artists Ellen Spijkstra, Ria Houwen and Hortence Brouwn.Read more Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:19:43 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=62 Favorable judgment K-Swiss http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=60 On 28 December 2006, K-Swiss obtained a favourable judgment from the Court of First Instance in Curaçao in its summary proceedings against Jai Ambe N.V., better known as “Bon Bini Fashions” in Otrobanda, Curaçao. Read more Thu, 28 Dec 2006 15:19:24 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=60 Van Doorne awarded Golden Toga 2006 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=69 Van Doorne was awarded the Golden Toga 2006. The Golden Toga is a new challenge prize for the best personnel advertisement of the year which is awarded by the "MR" magazine for the legal profession.Read more Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:19:08 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=69 Modernized Criminal code for the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=58 On Monday 18 December last the President of the Court of Justice Luis de Lannoy presented a modernized version of the Criminal Code for the Netherlands Antilles to the Minister of Justice, Mr. David Dick.Read more Mon, 18 Dec 2006 15:18:50 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=58 Marriott Hotel Sold http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=56 ORANJESTAD — Caribbean Real Estate Opportunity Fund has bought the buildings housing the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino for 237 million dollars. Read more Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:42:18 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=56 Art at the Airport http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=53 The Law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne offered work of art to the community on 22 November 2006.Read more Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:02:51 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=53 Management Team 100: Van Doorne best consultancy firm in the Netherlands http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=52 In the publication of 17 November 2006 of the yearly Management Team 100, whereby the top hundred consultancy firms of the Netherlands were presented, Van Doorne has been selected as the “best firm of the Netherlands” in the category “Legal Profession and Notary Firms”. Also in the overall top 100 of consultancy firms Van Doorne took the first place.Read more Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:13:19 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=52 Alleged directors DCA not liable against American Sales http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=55 In its decision of 20 November 2006 the Court of First Instance in Curaçao rejected a claim in the amount of USD 605.672,79 instituted by American Sales & Management Organization Corporation of Miami, Florida, United States, against the Island Territory of Curaçao, some of its former deputies and others.Read more Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:01:20 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=55 Autonomy Curacao and Sint Maarten http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=51 On November 2, 2006 The Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Island Territories of Curacao and (Dutch) St. Maarten have reached an agreement on the autonomy of Curaçao and St. Maarten, which are currently part of the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:47:50 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=51 Fraud prevention and detection in international payment transactions; relevant Aruba legislation. http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=80 The combined organizations for accountants NIVRA (“Koninklijk Nederlandse Instituut voor Register Accountants”) (Royal Dutch Institute for Registered Accountants) and VERA (“Voortgezette Educatie Register Accountants”) (Continued Education for Registered Accountants) held a seminar on 19 and 20 October 2006 in Aruba. Object of this seminar was “Fraud prevention and detection, who is responsible?”Read more Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=80 First Curacao International Bank client update http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=50 On the 9th of October the Court issued the emergency measure with respect to FCIB, at the request of the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles (“BNA”).Read more Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:24:18 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=50 Favorable judgment FCIB http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=48 On October 9, 2006, approximately twenty accountholders of First Curacao International Bank N.V. (“FCIB”) obtained a favorable judgment in injunction proceedings against FCIB.Read more Mon, 09 Oct 2006 07:44:28 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=48 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne expands http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=49 As per 1 October 2006 the law firm of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne has been reinforced with four new lawyers and one paralegal. Read more Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:51:27 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=49 Interview with Frank Kunneman http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=47 In the September 2006 edition of Coaching Magazine, an editorial for leaders, an interview was held with Frank Kunneman of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, in respect of Corporate Governance in the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:33:55 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=47 Corporate Governance booklet Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=45 On the occasion of the introduction of its new name in July 2006, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne published an informative booklet dealing with a number of aspects concerning governance of legal entities in which the governments have an interest either as shareholder or as a stakeholder in the different sense.Read more Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:32:55 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=45 Corporate Governance booklet Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=44 On the occasion of the introduction of its new name in July 2006, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne published an informative booklet dealing with a number of aspects concerning governance of legal entities in which the governments have an interest either as shareholder or as a stakeholder in the different sense.Read more Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:31:55 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=44 New Hato is ready to start http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=42 The opening of the new airport on Curaçao on the 31 of July is a fact. A number of airlines, including the Royal Dutch Arilines, KLM, claimed in summary proceedings that the relocation should be postponed. But the claim has been rejected.Read more Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:14 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=42 Lex Mundi Member Firms Win International Accolades http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=35 Member firms of Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of independent law firms, have won international appraisal. Read more Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:50:22 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=35 Digicel Expands Netherlands Antilles License http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=11 Digicel Group has confirmed that it has acquired a GSM license in Bonaire in its continued expansion of a pan Caribbean GSM network, through the acquisition of a Bonaire telecom company. VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne assisted Digicel Group in this acquistition.Read more Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:48:24 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=11 Recruitment fair resounding success http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=10 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne participated in the Passaat Recruitment Days, with inter alia a stand at a jobs market in the Netherlands. Read more Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:48:15 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=10 A visit http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=38 Frank Kunneman (l) and Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer recently visited Authority Lizanne Richards-Dindial (m) of Curaçao in connection with the name change of the firm Promes Van Doorne into VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. At this occasion the visitors presented a book about corporate governance for government companies and foundations. Read more Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:24:01 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=38 Name change for Promes VanDoorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=36 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. This is the new name of the law firm Promes Van-Doorne as of 1 July 2006, after the retirement of Frank Promes (first partner and later advisor to the firm).Read more Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:51:16 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=36 50 questions on corporate governance in government owned limited liability companies and foundations on the islands of the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=176 On the occasion of the introduction of its new name in July of 2006, the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne conceived the plan to present the public legal entity the Netherlands Antilles, the various island territories and the public legal entity Aruba with a gift in the form of a short, informative booklet dealing with a number of aspects concerning governance of legal entities in which the governments have an interest either as a shareholder or as a stakeholder in a difference sense.Read more Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=176 40 questions on corporate governance in government owned limited liability companies and foundations in Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=178 On the occasion of the introduction of its new name, the law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne has conceived the plan to present the public legal entity the Netherlands Antilles, the various island territories and the public legal entity Aruba with a gift in the form of a short, informative booklet dealing with a number of aspects concerning governance of legal entities in which the governments have an interest either as a shareholder or as a stakeholder in a difference sense.Read more Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=178 Dr. H.N. Steward, MD prevails in legal proceedings against the Island Government of Curaçao and Bure http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=24 The National Daily Newspaper, Amigoe, reports on a judgment of 12 June 2006 of the Court of First Instance of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. The Court ruled that Island Government of Curaçao and the Bureau of Health Care Insurance were jointly and severally ordered to pay to Dr. Steward an amount of NAF 243,570.48 plus interest and costs. Dr. Steward was represented by Lisanne Asjes of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. Read more Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:51:09 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=24 Lex mundi launches worldwide pro bono initiative http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=34 On June 16, 2006 Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms, of which VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne is the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba member, announced the creation of a charitable foundation to support international pro bono projects.Read more Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:51:01 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=34 Abolition of the so-called preventive dismissal assessment http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=21 VanEps Kunneman and VanDoorne discusses possible plans to abolish the so-called preventive employee dismissal assessment on Dutch Sint Maarten. Read more Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:50:53 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=21 Promes vanDoorne Award for best graduation paper http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=22 In the National Daily Newspaper, Amigoe, it was reported that Marjolaine Jardinier, student at the University of the Netherlands Antilles (UNA), had won the Promes vanDoorne award for best graduation paper. Quincy Carrega of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne presented the award to Jardinier on June 2, 2006.Read more Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:50:43 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=22 Beneficial and legal ownership of registered shares in a Netherlands Antilles company http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=19 A report on the distinction, made by the Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, between legal and beneficial ownership of registered shares. Read more Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:50:32 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=19 Lex Mundi Hits 20,000 Mark of Member Firm Lawyers http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=57 A recent count of lawyers at it's member firms revealed that Lex Mundi has reached the 20,000 member firm lawyer mark. Read more Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:41:57 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=57 Giskus loses in appeal from Bonaire Management Group http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=20 The National Daily Newspaper, Amigoe, reports on the judgment of the Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, ruling in favour of Bonaire Management Group ("BMG") in a case against its former employee Giskus. BMG was assisted by VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.Read more Wed, 07 Jun 2006 15:50:11 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=20 Board of Supervisory Directors and Board Maduro & Curiel http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=23 The National daily newspaper, Antilliaans Dagblad, mentions the informal meeting of the Board of Supervisory Directors of Maduro & Curiel's Bank, last Thursday. During a reception guests could talk and exchange ideas with the members of the Board of Supervisory Directors. The reception was attended by Frank Kunneman of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. Read more Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:50:03 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=23 Fake goods blocked on route to Colombia http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=17 In the Latin Lawyer issue of June 1, 2006, it was reported that a legal team from VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne had stopped 17,000 pairs of counterfeit Adidas shoes intended for sale in Colombia. The shoes originated in China. Read more Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:49:52 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=17 Mr. Reagan J. Celestijn sworn in as an attorney at law http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=16 Mr. Reagan J. Celestijn was sworn in on May 30, 2006 as a lawyer before the Joint Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Reagan has joined VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. Read more Wed, 31 May 2006 15:49:42 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=16 New terminal opening at Curaçao International Airport http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=15 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne assisted Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP) in preparing the various lease contracts and other legal work in relation to the new Airport terminal and it’s (future) tenants. Read more Tue, 30 May 2006 15:49:32 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=15 Supreme Court rules on falsified non-approved minutes of Netherlands Antilles Supervisory Board Meet http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=18 The Supreme Court of the Netherlands ruled on May 30, 2006 that also unapproved (draft) minutes of a supervisory board meeting of a Netherlands Antilles Limited Liability Company (N.V.) are documents intended to serve as evidence of certain facts. Read more Tue, 30 May 2006 15:49:22 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=18 Consolidated bankruptcy liquidation in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=29 Insight by Jeannot de Cuba, who was appointed receiver in the bankruptcies of the national airline of Aruba, Air Aruba, and the national airline of the Netherlands Antilles, Air ALM on consolidated bankruptcy liquidation.Read more Tue, 30 May 2006 15:49:13 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=29 Detainee nonsuited in procedure against the State of the Netherlands Antilles for damages and immedi http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=13 In these summary proceedings initiated by a detainee, VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne represented the State of the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Mon, 22 May 2006 15:49:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=13 Legal owner prevails over alleged beneficial owner in judgment of Netherlands Antilles Court of Appe http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=14 The Joint Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in a judgment dated May 9, 2006, (re) confirmed that only the legal owner, represented by VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, of registered shares in a Netherlands Antilles corporation is entitled to transfer title to such shares to a third party.Read more Fri, 19 May 2006 15:48:52 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=14 Recent developments regarding Ship registration in the Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=12 Reagan Celestijn from VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne discusses new proposals from the Netherlands Antilles shipping sector for purpose of making the Netherlands Antilles more attractive from a tax perspective.Read more Wed, 17 May 2006 15:48:38 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=12 Wyndham hotel becomes Westin resort http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=28 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Aruba assisted Belfonti Capital Partners in this $230 million dollar acquisition of Wyndham Hotel. Read more Thu, 04 May 2006 15:48:01 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=28 European Legal 500 recommends Van Doorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=30 This leading legal guide recommends the top law firms and lawyers throughout Europe on a country-by-country basis.Read more Tue, 02 May 2006 15:47:44 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=30 Van Doorne invests in "enterprising artistry" http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=31 Van Doorne is taking part in the innovative project Art Partner. Art Partner offers a result-oriented programme for businesses to source artwork. The idea behind the programme is personal collaboration between the business and the artist, the primary aim being mutual benefit.Read more Mon, 01 May 2006 15:47:34 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=31 GN entertainment and Island Hotel lose litigation about casino license http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=9 The St. Maarten corporation GN Entertainment (GNE) and the affiliated Island Hotel Corporation (IHC) have lost their fight to get a casino license. VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne represented the government of the Netherlands Antilles and the Governor in these proceedings.Read more Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:47:20 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=9 Free zone Curaçao axis fake brands trade http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=8 Interview in the daily Netherlands Antilles newspaper Amigoe with Laurien Dumas in relation to counterfeit goods traded in the Curaçao Free Zone. Read more Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:47:11 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=8 Natasha D.S. Joubert sworn in as attorney at law http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=7 Natasha D.S. Joubert was sworn in on April 18, 2006 as an attorney at law before the Joint Court of Appeal of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Natasha has joined VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne. Read more Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:47:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=7 Businessman held, released in counterfeit vodka probe http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=6 The St. Maarten daily newspaper, Daily Herald, reported on VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, acting on behalf of “Stoli Vodka” and initiating prosecution by the Attorney General’s office on Dutch St. Maarten against counterfeit products. Read more Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:46:46 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=6 Investigation of Ship Accidents http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=5 The Antillean daily Newspaper, Antilliaans Dagblad, reported on Dieuwke Levinson Arps of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, who has been appointed secretary of the Committee of investigation of Ship Accidents. Read more Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:46:32 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=5 Van Doorne was awarded best recruitment site http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=33 The Intelligence Group, tested 350 recruitment sites in the Netherlands on their connection with the job market and the latest recruitment techniques. The site www.benjijscherpgenoeg.nl of Van Doorne was awarded best recruitment site of the legal sector in the Netherlands. Read more Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:46:18 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=33 Workshop: It is lonely at the top - The director/manager and his legal position http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=3 On February 22 and March 15, 2006 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, in cooperation with the De Galan Groep had organized a workshop with the title "It's lonely at the top - The director/manager and his legal position".Read more Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:46:08 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=3 Wachovia-Wyndham-VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=27 VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne Aruba were part of a delegation of Wachovia and Wyndham to Aruba officials.Read more Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:45:58 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=27 Van Doorne advises on Defence Ministry ppp tender http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=32 Van Doorne is legal consultant in preparing the largest ever Public Private Partnerships tender for a public building project. Maintenance and management of the complex will also form part of the contract, which will have an estimated value of EUR 193m. Read more Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:45:38 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=32 Large takeover by Wal-Mart through Netherlands Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=4 The leading law Magazine for Latin America, Latin lawyer Magazine, reported that Wallmart, with the assistance in the Netherlands Antilles of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, has recently acquired a third of the shares of Carhco, the largest supermarket chain of America. Read more Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:45:27 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=4 Brazilian interest in establishing an airline company http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=26 A large Brazilian delegation, accompanied by Molly Steward of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne, visited government officials on Aruba to investigate the possibility of establishing a local airline company.Read more Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:45:14 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=26 ABN Amro takeover by FirstCaribbean http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=39 WILLEMSTAD — Four years after the onshore banking activities of ABN Amro were sold to RBTT and a year after the trust was divested of to Equity, ABN Amro lowers its last flag on Curaçao: ABN Amro’s offshore bank in de Antilles is being taken over by the FirstCaribbean International Bank from Barbados.Read more Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:45:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=39 New legal code will have maritime impact in Dutch Antilles http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=2 Interview with Freeke Kunst of VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne in the international maritime Newspaper Lloyd’s List on the new maritime legal development in the Netherlands Antilles.Read more Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:44:50 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=2 Vernieuwing van het faillissementsrecht: geen overbodige luxe http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=162 De redactie van TAR Justitia verzocht mij een bijdrage te schrijven. Aan dit verzoek voldoe ik gaarne. Ik heb gekozen voor een beschouwing over een faillissementsrechtelijk onderwerp en hoop dat mijn bijdrage een impuls zal geven aan de praktijk om het huidige systeem van de Faillissementsverordening (“Fv”) nog eens goed tegen het licht te houden. Read more Fri, 01 Apr 2005 10:14:22 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=162 Acquisition of Shell Caribbean by Barbadian SOL http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=40 Paramaribo – since yesterday Simpson Oil Limited (SOL), a Barbadian company led by automobile tycoon Kyffin Simpson, is the new owner of the Shell operations in the Caribbean (Shell Antilles & Guianas Limited), excluding Shell Suriname. The signing of the Contract of Purchase and Sale and a Trademark License Agreement yesterday puts all Shell Companies in Suriname, St. Lucia, Barbados, Antigua, Dominica, St. Vincent, Anguilla, Grenada, Netherlands Antilles, St. Kitts & Nevis, British Virgin Islands, Belize en Guyana in the hands of Simpson Oil. Only Shell Aviation has not been taken over, as was confirmed in a communiqué by Shell Suriname.Read more Sat, 06 Nov 2004 15:44:33 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=40 Nederlands-Antilliaans recht voor de bank- en financieringspraktijk http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=236 EKVD Partner Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer has been one of the editors of a book in a series published by the Dutch Institute for Banking, Insurance and Securities Practice. Read more Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=236 Cross Border Collateral : Legal Risk and the Conflict of Law http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=237 Focco W. Lunsingh Scheurleer contributed to 'Cross Border Collateral: Legal Risk and the conflict of laws', a multi-jurisdictional study of the difficult conflict of law issues relating to indirectly held securities. Read more Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ekvandoorne.com/05a.php?id=237