- Ekelmans Den Hollander (now: Hogan Lovells) (Amsterdam, 1995-1999)
- VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne (Curaçao, 2000-2015)
- Intellectual Property
- Media
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Competition
- Distribution
- E-commerce
- Privacy
She has represented her clients in many court proceedings in the Netherlands as well as in the Dutch Caribbean, i.e. Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten and BES-Islands (Bonaire, St. Eustasius and Saba). Carine is also a trademark attorney with a fine track record in the trademark prosecution business. She is the chairperson of the Association of Trade Mark Attorneys in Curaçao and a Member of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Asociación Interamericana de la Propriedad Intelectual (ASIPI).
- De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek (Amsterdam, 1998-2008)
- Spigt DC (Curaçao, 2008-2010)
- VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne (Curaçao, 2010-2015)
- Board member of the Curacao International Financial Services Association (2012-present)
- Member of the Supervisory Board of Onderlingehulp N.V. (2017-present)
CHAMBERS & Partners has ranked Sabine as a new entrant in its 2018 rankings: “The well-regarded Sabine Altena of OX & WOLF is noted for her regulatory and banking expertise and frequent handling of transactional and commercial contract matters. Interviewees attest to her high quality, stating that “she’s very knowledgeable”, and “a very good attorney” who “does excellent work” for her clients”.
- Corporate Law
- Banking & Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Investment Management
- Financial Markets Regulation
- Corporate Governance
Sabine is also a board member of the Curaçao International Financial Services Association (CIFA). As a board member Sabine acts as a sounding board for and advisor of the government, regulatory agencies, and monetary authorities on issues concerning the international financial services sector of Curaçao. She is actively involved in the development of new concepts, products and services for the sector.
- De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek (The Hague and Amsterdam, 2008-2012)
- Tata Steel Europe (IJmuiden, 2012)
- VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne (Curaçao, 2012-2015
- Board member of the Dutch Caribbean Jurists Association (2015-present)
- Litigation
- Insurance
- Shipping
- Commercial Contracts
Willemieke is a skilled commercial lawyer specialized in litigation, insurance and maritime law. She advises on commercial contracts, supports clients in negotiations and represents clients in various legal proceedings. Having experience as an in-house counsel, Willemieke perfectly understands the wishes of her clients. Clients describe her as hands-on, to the point, passionate, strategic and committed.
- VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne (Curaçao, 2010-2015)
- Board member of the Curaçao Bar Association (2016-present)
- Employment
- Insurance
- Commercial Litigation
Karina is a pragmatic, straightforward and hands-on attorney and provides clients with strategic advice in all employment related matters and proceedings, such as reorganizations, mergers &acquisitions, (collective) labor disputes, collective and individual redundancies and immediate dismissals. In addition to the aforementioned Karina also runs a general commercial litigation practice. Karina is a guest lecturer at the University of Curaçao. In 2015 Karina was nominated as the rising star in employment law by her peers in a quality ranking of the Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal. Karina also regularly provides lectures on employment issues for her clients and other interested parties.
- Houthoff Buruma (Amsterdam, 2008–2011)
- VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne (Curaçao, 2011–2015)
- United Telecommunication Services N.V. (in-house legal counsel, Curaçao, 2015–2017)
- Commission Evaluation Corporate Governance (Curaçao, 2013–present)
- Curaçao Innovation and Technology Institute, Board Member (2016–present)
- Watheeqa Holding Group, director Curaçao companies (2016–present)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance & Boardroom Advice
- Banking & Finance
- Investment Management
- Commercial Contracts
EXPERIENCE
- Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, The Netherlands
2001-2002 - VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne
2003-2018 - Avant Legal
January 2019- August 2019
- Deputy board member Cliniclowns Foundation
2008 – 2016 - Member Social-Economic Council
August 2008 – December 2016 - Member Civil Service Advisory and Arbitration Committee of Curaçao
2015 – present - Member Supervisory Council for Attorneys
2010 – present
EXPERTISE
- Litigation
- Insurance
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment
- Shipping
Mayesi provides high quality legal work and excellent service to her clients. She understands her clients’ businesses and the interests at stake. Mayesi is an experienced litigator and represents local and international clients in a wide range of civil matters. She advises clients in both the private and the public sectors, providing them with practical and strategic advice. Mayesi advises on insurance matters, pensions, employment law and commercial contracts. She also has practical experience in the arrest and judicial sale of vessels.
Mayesi serves as a member of the supervisory councils for attorneys of Curaçao and of Aruba and is a member of the civil service and arbitration committee of Curaçao.
Experience
- Blenheim Attorneys (Amsterdam, 2007-2011)
- VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne (Sint Maarten, 2011-2014)
- Blenheim Attorneys (Amsterdam, 2015-2017)
- HBN Law & Tax (Bonaire, 2018-2020)
Michiel’s practice focuses on real estate law, corporate law and general contract law. Over the years, Michiel has assisted clients in numerous real estate and corporate transactions and gained extensive experience in litigating matters concerning real estate and corporate law.
Michiel heads the Bonaire branch of OX & WOLF.
In 2016, Michiel successfully completed the post-graduate Real Estate Law program offered by the Grotius Academy.
On 12 February 2017 our friend and partner Freeke Kunst passed.
Freeke was a co-founder of our firm, enriching us with her expierience, knowledge, creativity and laughter. Far beyond the borders of the Dutch Caribbean, Freeke was known for her expertise on maritime law. Freeke was a dedicated counsel to her clients. She held several positions in maritime comittees, was a regular speaker at conferences and was lecturer at the Univeristy of Curaçao. Freeke was also an art collector, sculpter, painter and loved to travel with family and friends. But most of all Freeke was a true compagnion to the people that were dear to her.
We miss Freeke tremendously.