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Pillar Two – a new reality for the tax position of MNEs

As of 1 January 2024, large-scale domestic and multinational groups within in the EU will face a minimum effective tax rate of 15%, as a result of the agreement reached by the EU Member States on the Directive implementing Pillar Two (the Directive).

On the Board room agenda: ESG & sustainability risks and opportunities throughout the supply chain

When handled properly, ESG and sustainability create opportunities for companies in the real estate sector to make their business model future proof
and to benefit the bottom line. ESG has thus become an important driver for business considerations.

Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model

Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models.

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

16.01.2023

BE Law

Stibbe assisted the economic and financial instruments of the Walloon Region in their merger into Wallonie Entreprendre

Stibbe assisted the three economic and financial instruments of the Walloon Region in their merger into a new instrument called Wallonie Entreprendre (WE).

11.01.2023

NL Law

Stibbe advises RWE on the EU merger control aspects of its acquisition of the Magnum power plant in Eemshaven

Stibbe advises RWE on the acquisition from Vattenfall of the state-of-the-art gas-fired power plant Magnum with a capacity of 1.4 gigawatt and a 5.6 megawatts solar plant at Eemshaven, the Netherlands.

05.01.2023

NL Law

Stibbe advised a group of finance parties on the debt refinancing of Diebold Nixdorf

Stibbe advised a group of finance parties as to matters of Dutch law on the refinancing of certain debt and on the provision of USD 400 million in new capital for Diebold Nixdorf.

23.12.2022

BE Law

Stibbe advised the shareholders of Mydibel on the sale to Clarebout

Stibbe advised the shareholders of Mydibel on the binding agreement relating to the sale of 100% of the shares in Mydibel to Clarebout. The deal is subject to competition approval and is expected to close in Q1 2023.

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Upcoming events

NL Law

The Stibbe Annual Debt Finance seminar will take place on 2 February 2023

02/02

Financial market headwinds: how (not) to deal with them? Specialists from our Banking & Finance practice will update you on current legal issues in the light of financial market headwinds.

NL Law

Webinar “Towards circular administrative law”

09/02

During the Week of the Circular Economy, Valérie van 't Lam and Roos Bruijnsteen will walk you through the main developments in the field of circularity in environmental law.

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Recognition & Awards

Benelux Legal Advisor of the Year

Mergermarket 2022

Belgian Patent Contentious Firm of the Year

Managing IP 2022

One client highlights the firm's "knowledgeable advisers, who are client-oriented and available when needed, and provide strong and helpful advice." Another client enthuses that "Stibbe is responsive, on the ball, and takes the lead towards finalising the transaction."

Chambers Europe

2022

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Highly Commended Outstanding Firm for Diversity & Inclusion

Chambers Europe 2021

"Stibbe has a very solid team of competent lawyers all of whom work to deliver a prompt and high quality service. There is good depth within the team and a good level of expertise."

The Legal 500

2022

Project Finance and PFI

Netherlands Tax Firm of the Year

International Tax Review 2021

"Stibbe boasts a pioneering practice with comparably strong expertise in planning and environment aspects thanks to its enviable bench of top-rate practitioners. They benefit from experience across a range of sectors and advise on EU environmental regulations and permitting applications."

Chambers Europe

2022

Environment and Planning

Belgium Firm of the Year

Benchmark Litigation Europe 2021

"Always a sure and secure stop, without a doubt the team I love to work with on any matter. Exceptional technical skills combined with solid case management, strategic views and utmost easy to work with."

The Legal 500

2022

Fraud and White-Collar Crime

Competition Firm of the Year

Benchmark Litigation Europe 2021

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