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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: our 16 key takeaways

The AI Act is the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. In this first episode of our Artificial Intelligence series, we have set out our initial key takeaways on the AI Act based on the text as currently approved by the Council of the EU.

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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.

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11.10.2024

NL Law

Stibbe advised the American multinational Warner Music Group Corp.

Stibbe advised the American multinational Warner Music Group Corp. (Warner Music), one of the largest recording companies in the global music industry, on the 100% acquisition of recordlabel Cloud 9 Recordings B.V.

02.10.2024

BE Law

Stibbe assisted Centerbridge Partners with the sale of FLI Group’s 8-Hotel Portfolio to Alchemy Step Hotel Group

Stibbe assisted global private investment firm Centerbridge Partners with the sale of FLI Group’s 8-Hotel Portfolio to Alchemy Step Hotel Group (ASHG), an investment platform in the European hotel sector.

25.09.2024

NL Law

Stibbe helps advise BlackRock on its appointment as OCIO of the EUR 27bn pension plan of Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds

A Stibbe team co-led by Roderik Vrolijk and Ingrid Viertelhauzen has provided Dutch law advice to BlackRock on its appointment as the fiduciary manager for Stichting Shell Pensioenfonds.

27.08.2024

BE Law

Stibbe advises Unifiedpost Group on its strategic divestment of its Wholesale Identity Access business

Stibbe advises Unifiedpost Group, a Belgian listed company, on the divestment of its Wholesale Identity Access business and the entry into of a partnership agreement following the signing of a term sheet with Your.World BV.

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NL Law

Stibbe ESG/Sustainable Finance seminar

15/10

Op dinsdag 15 oktober vindt in Amsterdam het Stibbe ESG/Sustainable Finance seminar plaats. Tijdens het seminar worden de nieuwste ontwikkelingen in Sustainable Finance, Greenwashing, ESG-risico's en duurzaamheidsrapportages besproken.

NL Law

Actualiteiten WAMCA najaar 2024

28/11

Op donderdag 28 november 2024 organiseert de Leiden Law Academy de cursus 'Actualiteiten WAMCA: De WAMCA bezien vanuit het perspectief van eisers en gedaagden'.

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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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