Clear agreements that protect your business — negotiated, drafted and reviewed under Aruba's Dutch civil-law framework.
A good contract prevents disputes; a weak one invites them. We draft, review and negotiate the commercial agreements that keep businesses running on Aruba and across the Dutch Caribbean — from one-off supply deals to long-term partnerships and cross-border arrangements. Because Aruban contract law follows Dutch principles, agreements are interpreted through the familiar lens of reasonableness and fairness (redelijkheid en billijkheid), and both written and oral contracts can bind the parties.
For international clients we pay particular attention to the cross-border dimension: choice of law and forum, currency and payment terms, liability caps, security, and how the contract will actually be enforced if something goes wrong. The aim is always a document you understand and that stands up when it matters.
Businesses contracting in or with Aruba — local companies, Dutch and US firms, and international suppliers and buyers who want agreements that are clear, balanced and enforceable in the region.
Yes — under Aruban civil law both written and oral contracts can be binding. In practice a clear written contract is strongly preferable, because it sets out the terms and avoids disputes about what was agreed.
Cross-border commercial contracts can often include a choice of law and forum. We advise on what is enforceable in practice and how it interacts with Aruban and Caribbean enforcement, so the clause actually works if you ever need it.
These are your general terms and conditions. Well-drafted terms — properly incorporated into the agreement — control liability, payment and delivery across all your deals. We prepare and, where needed, translate them.
Yes. We review the agreement, flag the risks in plain English and propose changes, so you know exactly what you are committing to before you sign.
Send it over. We will tell you plainly where the risks are and how to protect your position.
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