Michael Bonapart

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Michael Bonapart (Suriname, 1959) is a lawyer and managing partner at Soliana Bonapart & Aardenburg.

He began his career at our office in 1984, which was called Winkel, Knoppel and Soliana at the time. In 1996, he became a member of our partnership. Michael has many years of experience as a lawyer. His practice areas include, in particular, civil law, administrative law, insurance law, telecommunications law, agency and distribution agreements, labor law, litigation and corporate law.

Michael was involved in the expansion of our firm to St. Maarten, Bonaire and Aruba. From 1996 to 1998 he was vice-Dean of the Curaçao Bar Association.

“As a lawyer, you must have an interest in people and society in general. A natural curiosity is also part of this. We are a firm with a rich history. Even today we still adhere to the same principles and values that we had when we were founded, such as loyalty. We value long- term relationships with our clients whom we assist whenever they need us.”

Michael studied Dutch Law at the University of Amsterdam. He speaks Dutch, English and Papiamento.

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His practice areas

In our practice, we’re experienced in dealing with the entire spectrum of labor laws, everything from the law regarding termination of employment, with its various dismissal procedures and rules on dispute settlement, to providing advice and assistance for takeovers… Read More

Traditionally, we have been closely involved in the energy and telecom sectors…Read More

You can look up our track record when dealing with companies having difficulties with their relaunch and restructuring programs…Read More

We pride ourselves on having local and international banks and insurance companies among our regular clients…Read More

During mergers and takeovers, we’re able to quickly organize teams and to support sellers as well as investors during the merger and takeover process…Read More

  • Public Procurement and Project Development Law, Travel and Tourism Law & Health Care Law
  • Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology Law
  • Media Law & Entertainment Law
  • Private Family Law & Succession Law
  • Private Family Law & Succession Law

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Energy Law & Telecommunications Law

Bankruptcy Law & Restructuring Law

Banking and Finance Law & Insurance Law

Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Law

Public Procurement and Project Development Law, Travel and Tourism Law & Health Care Law

Litigation Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Transport Law, Commercial Law & Infrastructure Law

Media Law &
Entertainment Law
Labor Law &
pensions law

Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology Law

Private Family Law &
Succession Law

Real Estate Law, Construction Law and Rental Law

Constitutional and Public Law, Spatial Planning Law & Environmental Law

Economic and Financial Offences Law & Compliance

Trademark Law & Trademark Registration

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