Investing in Curacao has many advantages, but also has its pitfalls. Local building regulations, different types of land such as ownership, leasehold and rental land and rights and obligations when buying and selling. It always involves considerable investments, where you are wise to make a well-informed purchase or sale decision. The purchase or sale decision is then […]
An Overview of Tenancy Law: The Netherlands, Curacao, and the BES Islands Tenancy law is a fundamental part of the legal system in many countries and territories around the world. While the basic principles may be similar, the specific rules and regulations can vary widely, even within the Kingdom. In this article, we will discuss the differences between the Dutch, Curacao, and BES Islands.
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On January 18, 2024, the Court of Appeal in 's-Hertogenbosch ruled on the wrongful termination of the employment contract as a result of the employer's seriously reprehensible conduct. Unfortunately, we still see these types of situations too often and the employer is presented with the bill. The case concerns the substantive request of a construction company to
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Conflicts in the workplace are unavoidable and can have a huge impact, both on the performance of employees and on the working atmosphere. Fortunately, there is an effective method to restore trust and save the employment relationship after an employment conflict: employment mediation. In the NAPA publication of 13 January 2024, Mr. Didi Wildeman explains […]
Dismissal on the spot is the most severe measure that the employer can take, which immediately ends the employment contract. The employer must therefore exercise due care and consider all the circumstances of the case before initiating dismissal on the spot. Failure to do so can entail considerable costs
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Renting hotel rooms is a common practice in the travel and hospitality industry. Many people are not aware that staying in a hotel involves several legal aspects. Staying in a hotel starts with concluding a hotel booking contract. This contract contains the terms and conditions for the stay, such as
The introduction of the online gambling sector of Curacao The online gambling industry in Curacao is and remains a hot topic. In addition to the developments in the jurisprudence, a new gambling law is also on the agenda that is expected to be introduced at the end of August 2023. That is why we will be discussing the development of the online gambling sector in this blog.
At Wildeman Legal we often prefer to settle a dispute between parties. A settlement means that parties try to reach a solution that both parties can agree on. This means that legal proceedings are not necessary. This not only saves money but also time. More importantly […]
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Written by Mr. Didi Wildeman – Published in the Nãpa on Saturday, January 14, 2023
The takeover of the Isla refinery by CPR is still subject to a transaction by the local bank MCB and the Central Bank, which must grant a permit because of the large dollar transaction, according to Pisas. The fact that there are falsified financial documents submitted by CPR is no reason for the Prime Minister to panic. Should
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In Curacao, but also in Bonaire, we see that more and more is being invested in real estate. For example, Fundashon Kas Popular (FKP) has organized a viewing for the monuments that they now have available for sale. These monuments are due for proper maintenance, which costs money, and the Foundation currently has those finances
We are constantly in discussions with employers and our advice is always that summary dismissal should be the ultimate disciplinary measure. In other words: if the employer can impose a less drastic measure, he would be wise to do so. In this case, my colleague Didi Wildeman and I were the