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The Current Status of the AI Act: Navigating the Future of AI Regulation in the EU

We discuss the current status of the AI Act since the ban on unacceptable AI systems and the AI literacy obligation, and the challenges that are arising in light of the balance between the rapid advancement of technologies and the slow pace of regulation.

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ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations

There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.

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.

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

08.05.2025

LU Law

Stibbe advises New York Life Insurance Company

Stibbe successfully advised New York Life Insurance Company on the sale of a 33.33% stake in Candriam SCA by Candriam Group to Belfius Bank.

02.05.2025

LU Law

Stibbe assists New Mountain Capital

Stibbe assisted New Mountain Capital with Luxembourg legal aspects related to the signing of a purchase agreement pursuant to which Grant Thornton Luxembourg will join a new transatlantic professional services platform led by Grant Thornton Advisors LLC.

04.2025

NL Law

Stibbe advises Hachette Livre on the acquisition of 999 Games

Stibbe has advised Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of Lagardère SA and the world's third-largest mainstream publishing group, on the acquisition of 999 Games, the leading distributor of board games in the Netherlands.

10.04.2025

BE Law

Stibbe assists BSTOR

Stibbe assisted BSTOR, a Belgian company specialising in the development and financing of utility-scale battery energy storage parks, in launching ESTOR-LUX II—a 100 MW / 270 MWh battery energy storage park in Aubange, Belgium.

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NL Law

Studiemiddag Praktijkervaringen met FIDIC in Nederland

03/06

Op dinsdag 3 juni 2025 verzorgen Ingmar de Groot, Iris Hendriksen en Daniël Muis de “Studiemiddag Praktijkervaringen met FIDIC in Nederland” in Utrecht bij de IBR.

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Recognition & Awards

Netherlands Law Firm of the Year 2024

Chambers Europe 2024

Belgium Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

International Tax Review 2023

"The team is well versed in Dutch and cross-border M&A and is easily able to handle complex and bespoke issues. Team members are incredibly responsive and always ready to help on both urgent and long-term matters."

Chambers Europe

2024

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

"This practice is unique in its depth of expertise, responsiveness and creativity in handling complex high-stake real estate transactions. They have been proactive in identifying and resolving potential issues, they deliver exceptional quality within tight deadlines and they understand what matters for an institutional investor."

The Legal 500

2024

Real Estate and Construction

Netherlands Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

International Tax Review 2023

"Stibbe have shown great strategic thinking on complex unprecedented matters. They are very responsive, quick and a complete team."

Chambers Europe

2024

Employment

"The lawyers are very knowledgeable in the area: if I call them about an issue, they will not only know the technical issues but also what is going on in the market."

Chambers Europe

2024

Tax

"Stibbe’s arbitration team is simply the best in Brussels. They have an impressive ability to understand large volumes of complex factual and legal information and to synthesise it in a way that can be understood by any tribunal."

The Legal 500

2024

Dispute Resolution

"Stibbe is composed of strong technical lawyers, who are pragmatic with a good business sense, and determined when needed."

Chambers Europe

2024

Restructuring and Insolvency

"Whenever there seems to be no way out, Stibbe finds a way to overcome the legal hurdles and find a creative, out of the box and acceptable solution. The high success rate in their solutions is remarkable."

The Legal 500

2024

Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

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