
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.

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
Recent matters
Blackstone Group acquires IGI
Stibbe advised Blackstone Group on the acquisition of International Gemological Institute (IGI) at an enterprise value of $525 million.
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”).
Stibbe assists Uchida Yoko Co with the acquisition of Open Assessment Technologies
Stibbe assisted Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd., with the acquisition of 100% of Open Assessment Technologies S.A. (OAT™).
Stibbe StartsUP welcomes Qaring
Stibbe is delighted to announce that Qaring is the latest start-up to join the Stibbe StartsUp program.
Upcoming events
Symposium “CSRD in the boardroom”
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.
Let's talk about NIS: tightening cybersecurity in Europe
On Thursday 15 June 2023 from 16.00 to 17.30, the masterclass "Let's talk about NIS: tightening cybersecurity in Europe" will be held at our Amsterdan office.
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