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CSRD: Strategic Sustainability Implications

The importance of strategic-level engagement with sustainability matters in response to the CSRD should not be underestimated. This requires a shift in mindset from simply complying with regulations to considering sustainability as a key business issue.

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The impact of geopolitical developments on transactions: a tangled web of rules and hurdles

Where is the line between openness and protectionism in the European single market? At both EU and national level, more and more protective barriers against foreign investors and acquirers have been created in the international competition.

The revised Network and Information Security Directive: enhancing EU cybersecurity standards

More businesses and organisations will have to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies, as the European legislator revised the NIS Directive. NIS 2 will impose stricter cybersecurity obligations on more organisations.

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We are a leading, independent, international law firm. We assist our clients with their most complex legal challenges from our offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg and London.

Recent matters

24.05.2023

NL Law

BE Law

Blackstone Group acquires IGI

Stibbe advised Blackstone Group on the acquisition of International Gemological Institute (IGI) at an enterprise value of $525 million.

16.05.2023

NL Law

Stibbe advised on the transformative restructuring of the Frigoglass Group

Stibbe advised Frigoglass on the consensual recapitalisation and financial restructuring of Frigoglass S.A.I.C. and the group of companies formerly controlled by it (the “Frigoglass Group”).

20.04.2023

NL Law

Stibbe StartsUP welcomes Qaring

Stibbe is delighted to announce that Qaring is the latest start-up to join the Stibbe StartsUp program.

13.04.2023

NL Law

Stibbe advised Tulip Oil

Stibbe advised Tulip Oil on the sale of its stake in Rhein Petroleum to Beacon Energy.

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Upcoming events

NL Law

Symposium “CSRD in the boardroom”

22/06

On Thursday 22 June, the Van der Heijden Institute (VHI), the Radboud Business Law Institute (OO&R) of Radboud University and Stibbe will host a symposium on "CSRD in the boardroom.

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Recognition & Awards

"The quality of the advice received is always excellent – well documented from a legal point of view, but with a pragmatic approach that fits the client’s needs."

The Legal 500

2023

Dispute Resolution

"They go the extra mile and are well-informed about all the recent developments in case law. Their pragmatic approach is also very much appreciated."

The Legal 500

2023

Environment and Planning

"We have dealt with very complex files and Stibbe remains of outstanding quality."

Chambers Europe

2023

Capital Markets

"The Belgian tax team at Stibbe provides high-quality work and straight-to-the-point advice. They have excellent knowledge not only of the legislative environment but also of the practices of the local tax authorities."

The Legal 500

2023

Tax

"The practice has great expertise in patent litigation, in particular in the pharmaceutical industry. They also cover all aspects of IP law. They are really client-oriented and down-to-earth. They know how to work out a global strategy and are good team players in cross-border matters."

The Legal 500

2023

Intellectual Property

"People were excellent in my view because of a mix of top technical skills, knowledge of the market, commitment to the project and more unusually a great sense of pragmatism."

The Legal 500

2023

Commercial, Corporate and M&A

"This practice is incredibly forward thinking about the ways in which diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what determines the quality of legal service provision."

The Legal 500

2023

Employment

"The lawyers are very capable in handling complex cases, without losing sight of the matter and solution at hand."

Chambers Europe

2023

Competition: EU Law

"They work hard to learn from their client’s experiences and to continually improve. An annual call with the firm inviting feedback on their performance is sensible and appreciated – few other firms do this."

The Legal 500

2023

Real Estate

"The lawyers are all very knowledgeable, with strong capacities to cut through complexity."

Chambers Europe

2023

Restructuring and Insolvency

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