WILLEMSTAD - In an impressive feat for the 14th consecutive year, VANEPS proudly maintains its international standing as a "Band 1" law firm in the Dutch Caribbean. This recognition solidifies VANEPS as a top-tier firm in the region, showcasing the excellence and commitment that define our legal practice.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our clients and all those who actively participated in the research for the 2024 Chambers Global Guide. Clients have consistently praised VANEPS for its unwavering commitment and expertise, noting that "VANEPS has a strong team that is deal-oriented and quick."
Beyond our overall firm ranking, seven of our lawyers have received individual rankings this year, further highlighting the exceptional talent within VANEPS. Focco Lunsingh Scheurleer leads with a "Band 1" ranking, followed by Roderik van Hees and Rogier van den Heuvel with "Band 2" rankings. Tjarda Tazelaar and Michiel Gorsira earned "Band 3" rankings. Managing Partner Tom Peeters received two "spotlight" rankings, acknowledging his outstanding legal work in Bonaire and Aruba, respectively. Once again, Randolph van Eps has been honored with the title of "senior statesperson."
These rankings underscore the collective efforts of our dedicated team, serving clients across our offices in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. It reinforces the quality of our work and the gratitude we receive from clients for our unwavering commitment to helping them achieve their objectives.
Managing Partner Tom Peeters expressed his pride, stating, "I am proud to see that for 14 years, we have led the rankings in the Dutch Caribbean & Suriname with excellent rankings, both individually and collectively. Congratulations, and a big thank you to everyone who made this possible."
Chambers & Partners, an independent institute renowned for researching the quality of lawyers and law firms globally, conducted the rankings. Their commitment to identifying, ranking, and differentiating the best talent worldwide underscores the significance of this achievement for VANEPS.