Global M&A Trends Report |
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Curacao |
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(Latin America/Caribbean)
Firm
VANEPS
Contributors
Tjarda Tazelaar |
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| With respect to private M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction? | Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Curacao are:
M&A practitioners in Curacao tend to practice law in all jurisdictions of the Dutch Caribbean. The legal framework of the Dutch Caribbean is characterized by its unique structure, which is a result of the constitutional relationships of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and its Caribbean territories. The Dutch Caribbean consists of three constituent countries within the Kingdom: Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (collectively known as the Caribbean Netherlands) are special municipalities of the Netherlands. Each such jurisdiction has its own legal system and regulators. |
| With respect to private M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity? | Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market. |
| With respect to private M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction? | Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Financial Services sector. |
| What are your predictions for private M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024? | Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity. M&A activity across the Dutch Caribbean seems to have been picking up in recent months and the outlook for 2024 is promising. |
| With respect to public M&A, what are three things on top of mind for M&A practitioners in your jurisdiction? | Not applicable as there is limited public M&A in our jurisdiction. |
| With respect to public M&A, where does your jurisdiction see most deal activity? | Not applicable as there is limited public M&A in our jurisdiction. |
| With respect to public M&A, what sector sees the most deal activity in your jurisdiction? | Not applicable as there is limited public M&A in our jurisdiction. |
| What are your predictions for public M&A deal volume in your jurisdiction during 2024? | Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be the same as 2023 deal activity as there is limited public M&A deal activity in the Dutch Caribbean. |
| Please share any other insights with respect to M&A in your jurisdiction: | Anticipated M&A activity across the Dutch Caribbean in 2024 looks promising. Despite geopolitical challenges, international interest in local assets and business activities is expected to continue and propel M&A activity throughout the Dutch Caribbean.
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Global M&A Trends Report
Three things top of mind for private M&A practitioners in Curacao are:
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General: economic environment
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Legal/general: legal due diligence
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Legal/general: transaction structuring
M&A practitioners in Curacao tend to practice law in all jurisdictions of the Dutch Caribbean. The legal framework of the Dutch Caribbean is characterized by its unique structure, which is a result of the constitutional relationships of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and its Caribbean territories. The Dutch Caribbean consists of three constituent countries within the Kingdom: Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (collectively known as the Caribbean Netherlands) are special municipalities of the Netherlands. Each such jurisdiction has its own legal system and regulators.
As such, M&A practitioners in the Dutch Caribbean must navigate and understand legal and compliance requirements, regulatory regulations, and local customs and culture across all such jurisdictions. The Dutch Caribbean, which spreads out from the North Caribbean to the South Caribbean, comprises diverse cultures and business environments. Besides profound knowledge of the laws and regulations of each Dutch Caribbean jurisdiction, M&A practitioners need to understand the cultural nuances and local business dynamics to facilitate effective negotiations and ensure a smooth M&A process.
Most private M&A deal activity is categorized as mid-market.
Most private M&A deal activity is seen in the Financial Services sector.
Private M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be greater than 2023 deal activity. M&A activity across the Dutch Caribbean seems to have been picking up in recent months and the outlook for 2024 is promising.
Not applicable as there is limited public M&A in our jurisdiction.
Not applicable as there is limited public M&A in our jurisdiction.
Not applicable as there is limited public M&A in our jurisdiction.
Public M&A deal volume in 2024 is predicted to be the same as 2023 deal activity as there is limited public M&A deal activity in the Dutch Caribbean.
Anticipated M&A activity across the Dutch Caribbean in 2024 looks promising. Despite geopolitical challenges, international interest in local assets and business activities is expected to continue and propel M&A activity throughout the Dutch Caribbean.