Shannon Terpstra

Shannon Terpstra studied law at the University of Groningen. After her bachelor she did a 4-month student internship at Murray Attorneys at Law in Curacao. She then returned to the Netherlands and completed a master's degree in Criminal Law and a master's degree in Private Law.

Right after completing her studies, she wanted to return to Curaçao and to her family - who, by the way, also live on the island. Now Shannon works as an attorney at Murray Attorneys at Law.

She specializes in criminal and civil law which includes corporate, contract and employment law.

Shannon is a real go getter and is active in the legal world outside of office hours in addition to her work in the office. She was previously a board member of the Curaçao Young Bar Association, an association for young lawyers on the island. In addition, Shannon teaches at the University of Curaçao and writes for legal publisher SDU Netherlands.

In her free time, Shannon enjoys being with friends and family and spending time at the beach.

Areas of law:

• Corporate law

• Commercial Law

• Labor Law

• Criminal Law

• Media and Entertainment law

• Assistance during court conflicts