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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.

Welcome to Stibbe

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

28.09.2023

LU Law

Stibbe assists AustralianSuper

Stibbe assisted AustralianSuper with its investment of €1.5 billion to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA).

31.08.2023

NL Law

Stibbe advised Barça Produccions and Barcelona Football Club

Stibbe is advising Barça Produccions and Barcelona Football Club alongside Spanish law firm Perez Llorca in relation to a business combination agreement with Mountain & Co. I Acquisition Corp.

13.07.2023

LU Law

PeakSpan Capital invests in Salonkee S.A.

Stibbe advised PeakSpan Capital with over EUR 1.5 billion under management alongside co-investors Fortino Capital, Newion Partners, Expon Capital and LBAN with the investment into a JV Luxembourg company named Salonkee S.A..

12.07.2023

NL Law

Stibbe advises Torqx Capital Partners on public offer for Beter Bed Holding N.V.

Stibbe is acting as lead counsel to Benelux investment firm Torqx Capital Partners on its intended recommended all-cash public offer for 100% of the shares in Beter Bed Holding N.V.

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Upcoming events

NL Law

Elske Raedts and Pieter Schütte will attend the annual Corporate Governance Conference of the IBA

07/12

Elske Raedts and Pieter Schütte will be attending the 8th edition of the annual Corporate Governance Conference of the IBA on 7 and 8 December in Frankfurt, Germany.

NL Law

Environment and Planning Act Seminar

10/10

The Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet) Seminar will be held at our Amsterdam office from 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesday 10 October.

NL Law

BE Law

Stibbe attends Expo Real

04/10

At the EXPO REAL in Munich, taking place from October 4th to 6th, 2023, you'll have the opportunity to meet with the Real Estate Transactions Group from Stibbe Amsterdam and Brussels.

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Recognition & Awards

Belgium Patent Disputes Firm of the Year

Managing IP 2023

"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

Belgium Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

International Tax Review 2023

Netherlands Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

International Tax Review 2023

"Stibbe has the ability to give tangible, practical advice and to make complex things easy to understand."

Chambers Europe

2023

Public Law

"The team are very willing to work on cross-border issues and under time pressure. We appreciate their in-depth knowledge on regulatory matters and data protection."

Chambers Europe

2023

Public Law

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