The oldest, largest and most prestigious law firm in Suriname.
1937 - 2025
About Us
Advocatenkantoor Lim A Po has been established in 1937.
We have been consistently listed in Chambers & Partners Rankings as the first ranked firm for Suriname. The firm is well known for being the first port of entry for potential foreign investors who intend to make investments or perform business activities in Suriname. Through the years, we have been involved in a substantial part of the major business transactions in Suriname, including the on- and offshore oil and gas industry.
Through the years, we have been involved in a substantial part of the major business transactions in Suriname, including the on- and offshore oil and gas industry.
We are a full service law firm attending to our clients, who include some of the world’s prominent institutions and organizations, as well as NGO’s and private persons, and reputable local companies and government bodies.
We are a member of the World Services Group, and a Leading Associate for Brandstock's exclusive Alliance of Leading Associates.
How we can help you
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Corporate Law and Litigation
- Broad variety civil law proceedings
- Claims and contract disputes
- Debt collection
- Family law
- Employment law
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Aviation and Telecommunication
- Regulatory matters
- Sale and Purchase of aircraft
- Registration of aircraft
- Finance and lease of aircraft
- Insurance of aircraft
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Banking, Finance, Insurance and Corporate
- Regulatory matters
- Financial instruments and products
- Structure of banking and financial transactions
- Securities
- Project Finance
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Corporate Governance
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Natural Resources and Environmental
- Regulatory matters
- Mining and Refinery
- Exploration and exploitation rights
- Third-party rights
- Indigeneous rights
- Environmental and community studies
- Joint Ventures
- Oil and gas, bauxite and gold
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Trademarks and Intellectual Property
- License Agreements
- Intellectual Property infringement litigation
- Trademark registrations
- Franchise developments
We believe financial clarity comes from turning complex numbers into practical strategies. Our approach helps you move quickly, stay aligned, and uncover opportunities before they arise.
Our Lawyers
Through commitment to our clients we have over time had the good fortune to attract professionals who share our values to our firm.
Our team has grown in an organic and diverse way to include driven lawyers with a variety of affinities for a broad range of practice areas.
We welcome the opportunity to be of service and are open to contributing to solutions which benefit our clients in and out of court.
Testimonials
They love us
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«Straightforward and supportive. Working together turned numbers into an actionable plan I could trust.»
Samuel Mitchell
Restaurant Owner
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«Clear, practical advice that actually made sense. Exactly the guidance I received helped me move forward with confidence.»
Marissa Lawson
CCO, Nectar Media
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«Professional, reliable, and easy to understand — Jonathan gave me the clarity I needed to plan my finances.»
Gabriel Roberts
Marketing Director
The strategic insight and guidance that leaders use to make confident financial decisions.
Professor Maurice Adams Lecture
Professor Maurice Adams Lecture
Professor Marc Loth Lecture
Professor Marc Loth Lecture
Joint Ventures: Introductory Thoughts
Joint Ventures: Introductory Thoughts