Employment Contracts: Distinction Between Interpretation and Qualification
Last month the Supreme Court ruled on the legal matter […]
New Aruban Law on Legal Entities
In Aruba, the law on legal entities is spread over […]
Conduct of Majority Shareholder Relevant for Determining Price in Squeeze-out Procedure
Dutch Caribbean law provides for a so-called squeeze-out procedure. Meaning, […]
Transfer of Credit Claims and the Bank’s Duty of Care
Earlier this month the Supreme Court provided answers to two […]
Is it Possible to Pledge an Insurance Portfolio under Dutch Caribbean Law
In a recent judgement the Supreme Court ruled on the […]
Legal Implications of the Corona (COVID-19) Crisis
Our previous newsletter addressed various legal implications of the corona […]
Personal Data Transfer Mechanisms under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
On July 16, 2020 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) […]
Taymir Burnet is Still on Track !
Also, in 2020 BBV Legal is proud supporter of Curaçao […]
Legal Implications of the Coronavirus Crisis Situation
The measures aimed against the further spread of the current […]
BBV Corporate Advisory
With the ever-growing amount of legislation and regulation, businesses face […]
Right of Pledge on Receivables
Under Dutch Caribbean law, both existing and future receivables can […]
Escrow Arrangements in M&A Transactions
In M&A transactions, parties often agree to deposit a part […]
Appearance of Power of Representation
A representative can legally bind the principal unless the representative […]
Annulment Based on Fraud, Despite Due Diligence
Prior to a transaction, a potential buyer nearly always engages […]
Scope of Investigation in Inquiry Proceedings under Curaçao Law
Pursuant to the Curaçao Corporate Code the Enterprise Chamber of […]
Increasing Litigation Against Banks for Terminating Client Relationships and Closing Down Accounts
Whether a bank may validly close an account of a […]
Interpretation of an Abstract Bank Guarantee
In the Dutch Caribbean, bank guarantees are common financing arrangements […]
Moment When an Administrative Body is Liable for an Unlawful Decision
A decision annulled by the administrative court is, according to […]
Office News: BBV Legal is Trusted Partner of Cyberbloc
Non-compliance with continually growing data protection requirements, cyber-attacks, and security […]
Liability of an (Aruban) Accountancy Firm towards Third Parties
In a recent Aruban case before the Supreme Court the […]
The Application Initiating Legal Proceedings May Qualify as a Notice of Default
Generally speaking, for a party to be in default under […]
Deferment of Payment and Prescription of a Tax Assessment
In an Aruban case the Supreme Court recently ruled that […]
IP Law: A Pear is Not an Apple
Key aspects in trademark law are the element of similarity […]
Transfer of An Undertaking: Protection of Employment
A transfer of an undertaking occurs when a business or […]
Taymir is The Man to Watch !
BBV Legal is proud supporter of Curaçao sprinter Taymir Burnet, […]
Office News: Twente Embassy appoints Jeroen de Baar as its ambassador in Curaçao
Twente Embassy is a bridge between Twente, the biggest city […]
Office News: BBV Legal is proud supporter of Curaçao sprinter Taymir Burnet
BBV Legal is proud supporter of Curaçao sprinter Taymir Burnet, […]
Pre-contractual Information Obligation for the Franchisor; No General Obligation to Provide a Turnover Forecast
There is no general rule, under Dutch Caribbean law, that […]
Derived Damage under Dutch Caribbean Law
It has been established, under Dutch Caribbean case law, that […]
The Termination of Continuing Performance Agreements
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court gave an important ruling […]
Investigation Authority of the Court of Audit of Curaçao
In a recent case the Supreme Court had to rule […]
Inquiry Proceedings, continued: the Supreme Court on Transitional Law
In our previous Newsletters of December 15, 2016 and July […]
Employment Law and (the aftermath of) Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten
In September 2017 Hurricane Irma hit most parts of the […]
Data Protection Regulation in Curaçao
The personal data landscape in the Dutch Caribbean has changed […]
Modification or Termination of Contracts due to Changed Circumstances
As a basic principle contracts must be fulfilled, without exception. […]
Curaçao Celebrates 125 Years of Trademark History
Curaçao enjoys a long tradition of trademark protection. Curaçao’s first […]
Anticipatory Breach under Dutch Caribbean Law
Depending on the specifics of the contract, a breach can […]
BBV Legal present at the finals of the Present Your Startup Caribbean 2018 competition
BBV Legal is present during the finals of the Present […]
BBV Legal sponsor of the Ronald McDonald Charity Golf Classic
BBV Legal is proud sponsor of the annual Ronald McDonald […]
BBV Legal present at INTA’s upcoming Annual Meeting
INTA’s Annual Meeting will take place in Seattle, USA from […]
Unjustified Suspension of Obligations
Under Dutch Caribbean law, a debtor has a right to […]
Commercial Agency Contracts under Dutch Caribbean Law
Under Dutch Caribbean law a commercial agency contract is defined […]
Regular Dismissal of an Employee
One of the ways in which an employment contract may […]
Curaçao establishes Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Taskforce
The Government of Curaçao and the Curaçao international financial sector, […]
M&A News – 3rd quarter 2017
BBV Legal has assisted with the transaction between Advanced Global […]
The Entire Agreement Clause
Commercial contracts often contain an entire agreement clause. An entire […]
Monitoring E-mails and Internet Usage of the Employee
In respect of certain legal standards applicable in the Dutch […]
Spousal Permission Needed for Personal Guarantee
In M&A transactions it happens often that a party, such […]
Fair Trade Authority Curaçao
On September 1, 2017 the Curaçao Competition Ordinance came into […]
BBV Legal sponsor of the Ronald McDonald Charity Golf Classic
BBV Legal is proud sponsor of the annual Ronald McDonald […]
Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange, Rising Interest from Asia
The Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX) is a securities exchange […]
Redressing Unauthorized Representation, Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
The Dutch Caribbean Civil Code contains provisions relating to a […]
Liability for Second-degree Directors
In our previous Newsletter, of April 7, 2017 it was […]
Inquiry Proceedings, the Next Step
In our Newsletter of December 15, 2016, we discussed the […]
BBV Legal Golf Team finishes in Top-10 of MCB Curaçao Masters
Team BBV Legal, which included on this occasion Scottish golf […]
BBV Legal sponsor and participant of the Curaçao Masters 2017
BBV Legal is a sponsor and participant of the Curaçao […]
BBV Legal present at INTA’s upcoming Annual Meeting
INTA’s Annual Meeting will take place in Barcelona from May […]
Plurality of Creditors required for Bankruptcy
Under Dutch Caribbean law, bankruptcy can be applied for either […]
Bank Guarantee in case of Bankruptcy of the Lessee
Recently the Supreme Court has made an important judgment relating […]
Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry now has Power to Dissolve Legal Entities
Curaçao has taken another legislative initiative (see also our previous […]
Prepackaged Bankruptcy
A prepackaged bankruptcy is a bankruptcy case that begins with […]
Office News: De Baar new Managing Partner
BBV Legal has appointed Jeroen de Baar as new Managing Partner […]
Office News: Van Bemmelen awarded chess FIDE Master title
BBV Legal is proud to announce that Ursus van Bemmelen […]
M&A News – 4th quarter 2016
Liberty Global has acquired Cable & Wireless Communications. This has […]
Corporate Governance and Inquiry Proceedings
Corporate governance is the system of rules and practices by […]
Bankruptcy trustee may be personally liable if claims secured by an undisclosed right of pledge are collected against the will of the pledge holder
The Supreme Court has ruled in a recent case, that […]
Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange Growing
The Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX) is a securities exchange […]
Duty of Care of Banks Towards Third Parties
Under Dutch Caribbean law a bank, due to its function […]
Fair Trade Authority
The government of Curaçao is committed to further developing its […]