Stibbe advises Kinepolis on its acquisition of the Dutch Wolff cinema group. Kinepolis acquires nine existing cinemas in the Netherlands, as well as two new construction projects for a megaplex in Utrecht and a multiplex in Dordrecht. The Wolff group not only manages cinemas, but is also a programmer and purchasing centre for other cinemas. These activities are taken over by Kinepolis as well. Moreover, as part of its expansion plans, Kinepolis is also developing its own project for the construction of a multiplex cinema in the Netherlands.

With the takeover of the Dutch Wolff cinema group, Kinepolis expands geographically by adding a new country to its existing portfolio of cinemas in Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland and Poland. The acquisition fits in with Kinepolis group's expansion strategy to offer its movie experience concepts to a wider public and thereby create value for its shareholders.

Stibbe advises Expereo, the Global Managed Network Operator, on its agreement with global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group to take a majority stake in Expereo. The Expereo Founders will retain a significant stake in the business and will continue to serve in senior management positions in Expereo.

Stibbe advises Mylan Inc., the pharmaceuticals company listed on the NASDAQ with a market cap of approximately $19 billion, on the inversion acquisition of Abbott’s non-U.S. developed markets specialty and branded generics business.

Stibbe advises private equity house Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) on the USD 1.8 billion acquisition of the Ashland Water Technologies business from seller Ashland, Inc.

Stibbe advises Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, on its acquisition of SPGPrints Group from funds managed by Bencis Capital Partners.