Melrose Bloem Law Offices is driven by the ambition to provide clients with a broad range of business law services in key jurisdictions. We have a great deal of experience in negotiating and solving disputes out of court. We also clearly understand that the practice of law requires extensive knowledge, outstanding skills and unwavering responsiveness. These are key principals Melrose Bloem Law Offices strongly uphold during each and every legal action we undertake. To date, we handle legal matters and give advice generally, but more in particular on Civil and Administrative Litigation, Labour and Employment -, Administrative -, Civil Servants -, Business -, Family Law, Bankruptcy and Real Estate.
Civil and Administrative Litigation
Civil and Administrative litigation includes disputes that are formally submitted to a court,
about any subject in which one party is claimed to have committed a wrong, but not a crime.
We, at Melrose Bloem Law Offices offer civil and administrative litigation services including admissibility,
administrative review, jurisdiction, and judicial review in the civil courts in Curaçao and Bonaire.
Labour and Employment Law
Under Labour and Employment Law we cover all aspects of employee incentives and work related conditions.
In this day and age, employment is a fluid and fast-changing area of law.
Being alive to your obligations as an employer and recruiting, retaining and managing the right people,
has never been more critical. Non-compliance with obligations can be expensive, in financial and reputational terms.
We, at Melrose Bloem Law Offices focus on developing individual and creative solutions to modern workplace issues,
from working conditions, employee relations, employment contracts, Human Resources policies and privacy, to restructuring,
relationship breakdowns and dispute resolution.
From an employee standpoint of view, we focus our attention on (Un)fair dismissal,
(Un)lawful termination and General employment advice.
Administrative Law
Administrative Law encompasses laws and legal principles governing the administration and regulation of government agencies involving rules,
regulations, applications, licenses, permits, hearings, appeals and decision-making.
We, at Melrose Bloem Law Offices want to be your partner in finding your way in
the web of administrative and judicial procedures.
Law of Civil Servants
The law of Civil Servant relates to a law that regulates the management of civil service,
juridical labour relations of civil servants, their rights and obligations, recruiting ways,
promotion, work evaluation and discipline procedures. Any misinterpretation of this law could be fatal to the Civil Servants' reputation.
We, at Melrose Bloem Law Offices help Civil Servants in any work related procedures,
rights and disciplinary disputes or if need be, provide independent and objective evaluations.
Business Law
Business Law includes laws related to Business Formation, Business Litigation, Business Planning,
Business Reorganization, Business Start-Ups, Franchise -, International Business -,
Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Company -, and Partnership Law. We, at Melrose Bloem Law Offices
help businesses understand their legal requirements and assist them in drawing up
business contracts and general conditions, and in resolving business and labour disputes.
Bankruptcy
Whether it is representing individuals in personal bankruptcy or businesses filing for
bankruptcy protection, we at Melrose Bloem Law Offices will offer professional advice throughout the bankruptcy process.
Family Law
Divorce and Separation have a big impact on people's lives, both emotionally and financially.
We, at Melrose Bloem Law Offices can put in perspective the legal implications of relationship
breakdown and help you in dealing with often complex arrangements following such break ups.
We will address the joint property right, parental rights and child support and be your partner
when mediation is an option. At your request we can introduce you to experienced mediators.
Real Estate
At Melrose Bloem Law Offices our Real Estate practice Villa Melrose handles leasing,
acquisition and sales transactions in Curaçao. Our depth of experience and knowledge
of the markets in which our clients operate, enables us to identify practical solutions
and recognise opportunities where value can be added. We deal with all aspects of business property,
including drawing up of home rental and real estate contracts and general rental conditions.
We will help you terminate rental contracts, mediate housing disputes, collect rent,
instigate evacuation procedure of properties and administer your rental properties.
Training Services
We, at Melrose Bloem Law Offices belief in emphasising prevention over cure,
and hold the view that arming clients with the necessary legal knowledge to avoid disputes is
extremely important to the trustworthiness of any organisation. We therefore conduct lectures
and practical training in Procedural -, Labour -, Administrative - , Public -, Family -, Bankruptcy -,
and Criminal Law in organisations and other domestic institutions.