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Paramaribo-Suriname
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Our Team
Our dedicated team is comprised of accomplished professionals with a wealth of experience in tax, legal, and business advisory services. We bring diverse backgrounds and specialized expertise to the table, allowing us to offer innovative solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Get to know the individuals who are committed to guiding you through every challenge and opportunity on your business journey. Visit their personal profiles to know more about them.
Cheryl Leeflang
Tax Lawyer | Partner
Meet Cheryl, our all-round tax lawyer and tax partner with over 30 years of experience. With a diverse background in tax consultancy across Curacao, the Netherlands, Canada and Suriname, Cheryl brings a wealth of knowledge in several areas of tax including oil and gas, wage tax, social security, and pensions. She has proudly served an impressive roster of clients, including IOCs, real estate development companies, banks, insurance companies, and individuals. In Canada, her specialty lay in Wills, Trusts, and other estate matters.
Throughout her career, Cheryl has worked for esteemed organizations such as KPMG Meijburg & Co and KPMG Tax & Legal Services, managing her own successful tax practice, Reuijl & Leeflang Tax Advisers in Curacao, and joining the respected Law firm Shea Nerland Calnan LLP Barristers and Solicitors in Canada. Originally from Suriname, Cheryl has returned to her roots and is now dedicated to serving clients in Suriname. For the past two years Cheryl has embraced her independence as a freelance consultant in Suriname. Cheryl’s passion for her craft expanded her horizons, considering the oil and gas sector an area of great importance. She has advised on diverse matters within this field, forging a deep understanding that few can rival. In July 2023 Cheryl became a partner at KGL Tax & Legal in Suriname.
Cheryl has a master’s degree from Leiden University. Fluent in Dutch and English, and a moderate demand of Papiamento, Spanish, and Sranan Tongo, Cheryl ensures clear and effective communication with clients from various backgrounds.
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Akash Gobardhan
Lawyer | Partner
Akash started his career as a legal officer at a local insurance company in Suriname in 2011. His work concerned bringing out civil claims and conducting defenses. He was also responsible for the collection policy. After working for Self Reliance, Akash then started working in the position of Tax & Legal Compliance officer for KPMG Meijburg Caribbean in Suriname until July 2017. He mainly worked on the payroll processing and local advisory for companies in the natural resources sector.
After closing of KPMG in Suriname, Akash joined EY in the Dutch Caribbean and started working as the first man on ground for the operation of EY in Suriname. He was responsible for the Suriname Practice of EY until December 2018 dealing with advisory and compliance work for international clients. Due changes in personal circumstances he decided to leave the firm.
In 2019, Akash joined the firm of Kenswil & Co in Suriname and worked as a senior manager, where he specialized in Oil & Gas, Mining, M&A, Inbound and outbound structuring. Akash also led the payroll and legal team of Kenswil & Co that provided several contract reviews, labor law advisory and other GMS related advisory work for Oil & Gas (sub) contractors in Suriname. In 2022, Kenswil & Co decided to merge with HBN Law & Tax. Akash worked as a senior manager at HBN providing the services as mentioned under Kenswil & Co.
In July 2023, Akash decided to leave HBN Law & Tax and started his own firm. He founded KGL Tax & Legal together with his former colleague Cheryl. At KGL he is handling both tax and legal clients mainly active in the Oil & Gas sector in Suriname.
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Vanencia Chandoesing
Attorney at Law | External Consultant
Vanencia is a highly experienced Attorney at Law and independent legal professional, specializing in Surinamese corporate, labor, and fiscal law. With a career spanning back to 2017, she has built a reputation as a strategic advisor for both local and international corporations, with a particular focus on the complex regulatory landscape of the Oil & Gas sector.
Following her official swearing-in as an Attorney at Law in 2026, Vanencia collaborates with KGL as External Consultant. This role allows her to provide clients with a seamless transition from legal consultancy to full-scale litigation and courtroom representation, all while maintaining the highest professional standards of independence.
Before reaching her current position as a leading legal advisor at KGL, Vanencia honed her skills as a Senior Consultant at several top-tier firms in Suriname. Her deep-rooted knowledge of the Surinamese legal system, combined with her new status as an Attorney, makes her a formidable asset for any organization navigating the Surinamese market.
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Yrania Hirasing
Attorney at Law | External Consultant
Yrania is a dedicated Attorney at Law and independent legal professional with a sharp focus on corporate governance, tax compliance, and the Surinamese regulatory environment. Her career is characterized by a unique blend of data-driven insights and legal strategy, making her a trusted advisor for companies navigating the complexities of the Surinamese market, particularly within the Oil & Gas industry.
As of 2026, following her official swearing-in as an Attorney at Law, Yrania serves as External Consultant to KGL. This transition marks a significant expansion of her practice, allowing her to represent clients in litigation and provide high-level advocacy alongside her established advisory services.
Yrania’s professional journey includes senior roles at several leading tax and legal firms in Suriname, where she consistently delivered results for a broad client base. Her dual expertise in tax and litigation, combined with her analytical precision, ensures that KGL’s clients receive robust, future-proof legal solutions.
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Francisca Tjokrodikoro
Tax & Accounting Consultant
Meet Francisca, our Tax & Accounting Consultant. In 2019 Francisca started her financial administration career at Exlent Accountancy & Financial Services N.V.
In 2021 she started her career in tax and payroll administration at Kenswil & Co and while Kenswil & Co merged with HBN in 2022, Francisca continued her position.
At KGL Tax & Legal, Francisca is responsible for all your payroll administrations and inquiries. She is currently processing payrolls for clients namely in the Oil & Gas Sector in Suriname along with some companies operating in the telecom, insurance companies and other local companies. She is highly skilled in providing optimization services for payroll.
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Chanel Martodikromo
Jr. Tax & Accounting Consultant
Chanel is a Junior Tax & Accounting Professional at KGL Tax & Legal. She is involved in the preparation and processing of payroll administrations as well as the maintenance of accounting records for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Prior to joining KGL, Chanel gained experience in several sectors, including the insurance, medical, real estate and broader business environment. These roles allowed her to develop a strong administrative and financial foundation and a practical understanding of business operations across different industries.
Over the years, Chanel has built experience in finance and control functions within the real estate and business sector. Her transition to the professional services environment allowed her to further develop these skills within a tax and accounting context.
Within KGL, Chanel supports the firm’s tax and accounting practice by assisting with payroll processing, maintaining financial records and supporting the preparation of accounting administrations for clients. Her background in administrative coordination and client interaction enables her to combine technical work with a practical, client-oriented approach.
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Calvin van Hetten
Jr. Tax & Accounting Consultant
Calvin is a Junior Tax & Accounting Professional at KGL Tax & Legal N.V., where he supports the firm’s tax and legal practice through administrative coordination, compliance support and professional client communication.
Within KGL, Calvin is involved in a broad range of administrative and compliance-related activities, including the preparation of correspondence, support with tax filing processes and the coordination of documentation and client records. His work requires a structured approach, discretion and strong attention to detail.
Prior to joining KGL, Calvin gained experience in financial administration, reporting and secretarial support within a structured institutional environment, as well as in operational and financial administration within the commercial sector. These roles allowed him to build a practical foundation in administration, organization and professional support functions.
In addition to his professional experience, Calvin is further developing his expertise through ongoing HBO-level studies in legal and tax-related disciplines. He has also completed professional training in bookkeeping and labour law, strengthening his foundation in payroll, compliance and financial-administrative processes within the professional services environment.
Calvin brings a reliable, detail-oriented and service-minded approach to his work and is committed to supporting both colleagues and clients through efficient and well-organized administrative support.
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Caroline Kasiman
Office Manager
Caroline Kasiman is the Office Manager of KGL Tax & Legal.
She started her career in October 2017 at Kenswil & Co as an Office Assistant. In 2019 she was promoted to Office Manager.
In April 2022, Kenswil & Co decided to merge with HBN Law & Tax BV. Caroline has retained her position as Office Manager at HBN Law & Tax BV.
In July 2023, Caroline decided to leave HBN Law & Tax and started working at KGL Tax & Legal.
Caroline is currently handling the invoices, agreements and the onboarding process with clients. Caroline is also responsible for all the financial and Human Resource related matters.
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