Spigt Dutch Caribbean is a renowned a well regarded presence in the region, standing out for its experience in the banking, hospitality and healthcare sectors. The firm is equipped to handle a range of transactional and contentious work, and while being increasingly engaged in regulatory matters, investigations and competition law work. Martijn Welten is one of the most experienced corporate lawyers advising on Dutch Caribbean law and has an extensive track record in commercial and corporate litigation as well as advising on project development. Maike Bergervoet is the main contact in the banking and finance department, while Sebastiaan Barten bolsters the firm’s international disputes offering. Oriana Minguel supports across banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and regulatory matters.
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Témoignages
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‘We have retained Spigt as local counsel for a collection action and judgment domestication action in St. Maarten. They have been an outstanding ally, demonstrating competence across the board, and able to assist us with issues occurring throughout the geographic area.’
‘Sebastiaan Barten, Alexander van Spaandonk, and Susan Ehigiene have all been extremely helpful, knowledgeable and responsive. Their level of service and professionalism goes beyond knowledge of local law and practice, and into assisting with strategy and case management. I have been extremely pleased with their work.’
‘They are very practical and experienced in the legal subject matter.’
‘Sebastiaan Barten is very knowledgeable and experienced in litigation matters. Also, analyses all the different angles and potential risks and benefits that a client may have in a very complicate situations.’
‘Their litigation team is one of the defining forces in the landscape.’
‘Martijn Welten and Sebastiaan Barten are strong litigators, as a team probably second to none in the Dutch Caribbean. Excellent technical skills, and solid strategists.’
‘We have a long-term relationship with Martijn Welten, partner. He is well diversified in legal matters. Always available and trustworthy. Easy to work with and responsive.'
- 'Sebastiaan Barten, partner, is also a great asset to Spigt and has provided great customer service.’
Clients clés
- MER Sint Maarten B.V.
- Hisham Overseas S.A.
- Bonaire Holding Maatschappij N.V.
- Bonaire Laboratorium N.V.
- Ondine Curacao B.V.
- Consortium of local lenders – financing Hyatt Aruba
- RBC Trust (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited
- Seven Seas Water Group / Tarpon Water Solutions Ltd
- Delta Air lines
- Maduro & Curiel’s Bank N.V.
Points forts
- Advised the arranger and agent on the acquisition of Hyatt Aruba by a purchaser.
- Acted for Tarpon Water Solutions/Seven Seas Water Group on the tender process and subsequent contract negotiations pertaining to a build-own-operate-transfer contract with Water en Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V. in relation to a portable water plant.
- Represented MER Sint Maarten B.V. in several legal proceedings against the Tleem Group regarding the enforcement of an arbitral award.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Martijn Welten
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Sebastiaan Barten
Responsable de la pratique
Martijn Welten; Sebastiaan Barten; Maike Bergervoet
Autres avocats clés
Oriana Minguel