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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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17.04.2024

NL Law

BE Law

Stibbe advises Palex Medical

Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor.

29.03.2024

LU Law

Stibbe assists AUNA S.A.

Stibbe assisted AUNA S.A. in identifying and addressing all Luxembourg legal aspects linked to its $360 million U.S. initial public offering of 30,000,000 Class A ordinary shares.

20.03.2024

NL Law

EU Law

Stibbe advises Medios AG

Stibbe advises Medios on its acquisition of Ceban for around EUR 260 mio. Medios is a German pharmaceutical company listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange. Dutch Ceban prepares medicines for hospitals and pharmacies, also known as compounding.

19.03.2024

NL Law

Stibbe advises JP Morgan

Stibbe advises JP Morgan on a JP Morgan Growth Equity investment in cyber security firm Eye Security.

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Belgium Patent Disputes Firm of the Year

Managing IP 2023

"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

"‘The insolvency team is part of Stibbe’s overall full-service approach, which gives clients the possibility to also get back to them with questions on other areas, such as IP. This has been important in a complex transaction-based matter."

The Legal 500

2024

Restructuring and Insolvency

"Everyone on the team has been superlative, one rock star after another."

Chambers Europe

2024

Competition: EU Law

"The team is simply the best. They are thorough and proactive."

Chambers Europe

2024

Competition: EU Law

"The team has a good ability to handle complex matters including various jurisdictions."

Chambers Europe

2024

Capital Markets: Equity

"The team at Stibbe is well balanced and complementary, and its lawyers are able to quickly digest complex matters and take a pragmatic approach."

Chambers Europe

2024

Capital Markets: Equity

"The team acts as a business partner, meaning that it understands the business and focuses on pragmatic approach, finding easy to implement solutions to sometimes complex questions."

The Legal 500

2024

Real Estate and Construction

"I have worked with the real estate practice at Stibbe for several years, and I can confidently say that they are for us the number one on the Belgian market. They have successfully advised and represented us on some complex and challenging high profile acquisitions. They have a deep understanding of what matters for an institutional investor and are able to combine that with technical excellence, responsiveness and healthy dose of pragmatism."

The Legal 500

2024

Real Estate and Construction

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