SERVICE BACKGROUND
About DLL
DLL Legal, based in Amsterdam, offers corporate and commercial law services in the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba). We serve businesses, government and non-government entities, and individuals, aligning legal counsel with clients' business goals and sustainability.
EXPERIENCING DLL
Approach
DLL Legal, led by a seasoned attorney, specializes in corporate and commercial advisory and litigation. Our personal approach fosters close client collaboration, making us a trusted local advisor. We collaborate with other law firms when needed, leveraging our extensive professional network to meet clients' objectives across jurisdictions. Our pragmatic, no-nonsense method ensures focused attention on clients' legal needs and strong professional relationships.
MAXIMISING DLL
Vision
DLL Legal delivers high-quality, practical legal solutions at competitive rates. With deep local knowledge and extensive connections, we offer diverse expertise to meet clients' preferences. We simplify complex problems with clear solutions and create actionable opportunities through resourceful, innovative approaches to achieve clients' objectives.
About Dave
Dave Liqui Lung is a seasoned attorney uniquely positioned to bridge the legal landscapes of the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean. With over 20 years of experience practising law in both regions, his expertise lies in corporate and contract law, with a particular focus on international financing and cross-border transactions.
Experience and Expertise
Corporate and Contract Law Specialist
Dave completed his master’s degree in private law at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he selected elective courses focused on corporate law. He subsequently completed the vocational training for lawyers in Curaçao (2007) and, later, the Dutch vocational training for lawyers (2024). These academic and professional qualifications provide him with a solid grounding in both Dutch and Dutch Caribbean legal systems.
In-Depth Dutch Caribbean Knowledge
Dave’s fifteen years of practice in the Dutch Caribbean provide him with nuanced insights into local laws, regulations, and local business practices, particularly in the areas of contract, corporate, and real estate law.
Cross-Border Transactions
Dave is adept at guiding businesses through the complexities of cross-border transactions in the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean, ensuring compliance and success.
Litigation and Advisory
Dave offers comprehensive legal services in corporate, contract, and procedural law, both in litigation and advisory roles, focusing on international disputes and cross-border transactions.
Corporate Governance
Dave’s experience includes serving as a supervisory board member for various financial institutions and private companies, honing his expertise in corporate governance and risk management.
Languages
Fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, and Papiamento, ensuring seamless communication with clients and stakeholders across borders.
Career Highlights
ProfessionalDevelopment
Dave has a robust foundation in Dutch and Dutch Caribbean legal principles. His practice focuses on advising clients on complex corporate and contract law matters, both domestically and internationally. In addition, he completed the Sports and Law programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2020, further strengthening his expertise in the legal dimensions of the sports industry.
VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne
Dave gained broad experience in corporate and commercial law within an international context. He advised and litigated on complex corporate disputes, cross-border financial transactions, and governance matters across Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and the BES islands. His work involved assisting both local and international clients, combining deep knowledge of Caribbean jurisdictions with the high professional standards of an international law firm.
Brenner Advocaten and Stonewater
Dave further developed his expertise in corporate and commercial litigation in the Netherlands. He advised and represented companies, shareholders, and directors in complex disputes involving governance, shareholder relations, and directors’ liability.
De Winter Liqui-Lung Attorneys at law
Dave's extensive experience practicing in the Dutch Caribbean provides him with nuanced insights into local laws, regulations, and business customs, particularly concerning contract and corporate law.
DLL Legal
Dave’s experience also includes serving as a supervisory board member for various financial institutions and private companies, honing his expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory oversight across both the financial sector and the cultural sector. He currently serves in the following supervisory positions:
- Maduro Holding B.V. (Willemstad, Curaçao) – Member of the Supervisory Board
- Korzo (The Hague, the Netherlands) – Member of the Supervisory Board
These roles provide him with practical exposure to governance matters across multiple jurisdictions, including Dutch law and the laws of Curaçao and the wider Dutch Caribbean, and to oversight of entities with both commercial and public-interest objectives.
Previous appointments:
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Supervisory board positions at several financial institutions in Curaçao
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Member of the Appeals Committee of the Curaçao national football association Federashon Futbol Korsou
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Board member of the Curaçao International Financial Services Association
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Vice-chair of a committee evaluating the Curaçao corporate governance code
Client-Focused Approach
Dave is renowned for his client-centric approach, prioritizing understanding their business objectives and providing practical, pragmatic, results-oriented solutions. He is a skilled communicator and collaborator, committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, while keeping in mind the importance of sustainable business practices as outlined in initiatives like the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Beyond the Law
In his free time, Dave enjoys fitness, kitesurfing, golfing, traveling, and exploring different cultures.
Flexible legal counsel
Your On-Demand Legal Solution
Are you looking for temporary legal support from an experienced lawyer, without the fixed costs of a full-time employee? Look no further!
As a flexible legal counsel, DLL Legal offers high-quality in-depth practical knowledge, tailored legal services exactly when you need them. DLL Legal specializes in corporate and contract law, and has extensive experience advising both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations. DLL Legal offers practical and targeted solutions that meet your specific situation and needs.
Drafting and reviewing contracts
Expert drafting and review of contracts, including shareholder agreements, assignment contracts, and cooperation agreements, to ensure clarity and legal protection.
Advising on specificlegal issues
Provides strategic advice on corporate and contractual legal issues, including terminations, reorganizations, SME mergers and acquisitions, and disputes, to guide your business decisions.
Legal assistance
Offers expert guidance and representation in negotiations, resolving disputes, and (managing) litigation to protect your interests and achieve favorable outcomes.
Compliance checks and implementation of laws and regulations
Ensures your business meets legal standards by conducting thorough compliance checks and assisting in the effective implementation of relevant laws and regulations.
Support in negotiations,dispute resolution andlitigation
Shareholder contracts, shareholder disputes, director's liability, assignment agreements, general terms and conditions, co-operation agreements.
Need Help?
Feel free to contact me for any questions?
Contact details
+31 (0)6 33 798690
info@dll-legal.com
Delflandlaan 1
1062 EA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Opening hours
The office is open from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 18:00 hours, for consultations and legal assistance.
Visits by appointment only.
In case of absence, please contact Mr. Danish Siddiqui