31.01.2018 NL law Stibbe advises Payvision Experience - Stibbe advised Payvision, a global merchant acquirer and omnichannel payment provider, on its strategic partnership with ING. Read more Team: Björn van der Klip, Duco de Boer, Rogier Raas, Paul Quist, Sophie Zwartkruis-Bakker, Roderik Vrolijk, Judica Krikke, Paul Vestering, Jeroen Smits, Johanne Boelhouwer, Floris ten Have, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Ivo Nelissen
23.06.2016 NL law Stibbe advises Aegon on the launch of the first General Pension Fund in the Netherlands Experience - Stibbe has made a significant contribution to the establishment of the first General Pension Fund in the Netherlands. Aegon is the first company to receive approval from the Dutch Central Bank to launch a General Pension Fund in the Netherlands. This offers a cost-effective alternative for new and existing company pension schemes. Read more
21.01.2016 Stibbe advises BC Partners and CPPIB Experience - Stibbe advises BC Partners and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) on their 30% stake alongside Altice N.V. in Suddenlink and Cablevision. Read more Team: Manon Cremers, Eva Das, Michael Molenaars, Bas Buirma
01.10.2015 BE law Stibbe advises Baoheng Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd on minority shareholding acquisition Experience - Advising Baoheng Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd on Luxembourg corporate and regulatory issues relating to the acquisition of a minority shareholding in a Luxembourg financial regulated entity. Read more Jan Bogaert Partner Brussels
01.01.2012 NL law Stibbe advises Dutch pension funds Experience - Advising several Dutch pension funds in connection with enforcement action taken by the Dutch Central Bank in view of actual or threatened failure to satisfy capital adequacy requirements. Read more Rogier Raas Partner Amsterdam
06.05.2011 NL law Stibbe advises APG Experience - Advising APG on the sale of its holding of ProLogis European Properties (PEPR). Read more Björn van der Klip Partner Amsterdam
29.07.2008 NL law Stibbe advises APG Investments Experience - Advising APG Investments on the Euro 2.7 billion acquisition of the real estate company Steen & Strøm ASA from Canica AS, in a joint venture with Klepierre SA. Read more Björn van der Klip Partner Amsterdam
04.12.2018 NL law Fiscale rollercoaster - Column Fondsnieuws Articles - De ontwikkelingen op het gebied van fiscale wet- en regelgeving volgen elkaar in hoog tempo op. In een column voor Fondsnieuws gaat David de Groot in op de ontwikkelingen die relevant zijn voor beleggingsfondsen, waaronder (de afschaffing van) de dividendbelasting, het MLI, ATAD 1 en ATAD 2. Read more David de Groot Junior Associate Amsterdam
12.10.2018 NL law 469. Krediet-gerelateerde renteswaps en de transitie van IBORs naar RFRs Articles - Deze bijdrage gaat over de transitie van Interbank Offered Rates (IBORs) naar zogenaamde Risk Free Rates (RFRs) in het kader van geldleningen met een variabele rente waarvan het renterisico geheel of gedeeltelijk is afgedekt door middel van één of meer interest rate swaps. Read more Robert Steeg Counsel Amsterdam
11.07.2018 Voorontwerp Implementatie Herziene Aandeelhoudersrechtenrichtlijn geconsulteerd Short Reads - Op 9 juni 2017 is de Herziene Aandeelhoudersrechtenrichtlijn (2017/828/EU) in werking getreden. Met de Herziene Aandeelhoudersrechtenrichtlijn beoogt de Europese Commissie effectieve en duurzame aandeelhoudersbetrokkenheid bij beursvennootschappen te bevorderen. Read more Team: Fons Leijten, Manon Cremers, Heleen Kersten, Allard Metzelaar
25.06.2018 Afdeling: wèl rechtsbescherming mogelijk tegen de bestuurlijke waarschuwing. Inzicht in de gevolgen voor de handhavingspraktijk Short Reads - In een uitspraak van 2 mei 2018 heeft de Afdeling bestuursrechtspraak van de Raad van State geoordeeld dat een bestuurlijke waarschuwing een appellabel besluit is indien die is gebaseerd op een wettelijk voorschrift. Read more Team: Christien Saris, Niels Jak
22.11.2018 NL law Amsterdam Court of Appeal declared €1.3 billion Fortis collective settlement binding – will the critical observations of the Court have an impact on future use of the WCAM? Short Reads - On 13 July 2018, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal approved the collective settlement reached in the Dutch mass claims litigation between Ageas (Fortis' legal successor) and several commercial and non-profit claimant organisations acting on behalf of shareholders of the former Dutch/Belgian banking and insurance group Fortis. Therewith, the settlement agreement becomes binding upon all investors who have purchased or held Fortis shares between 28 February 2007 and 14 October 2008, except upon those who opt-out of the collective settlement before 31 December 2018. Read more Renske Steinvoort Associate Amsterdam
24.09.2018 NL law Tom Barkhuysen speaks at conference about fair court fees Speaking slot - On 24 September 2018 Tom Barkhuysen will talk about the importance of fair court fees. He will be one of the keynote speakers at the conference, which will also include members of the House of Representatives and officials from the Ministry of Justice and Security. Read more Tom Barkhuysen Partner Amsterdam
10.07.2018 Dutch 'Growth Facility' approved by the European Commission Short Reads - The European Commission has concluded that the "Growth Facility", a Dutch scheme to facilitate investments by providing guarantees on 50% of new subordinated loans and equity, does not involve state aid within the meaning of EU rules. Read more Team: Maarten de Bruin, Roos Bruijnsteen
20.06.2018 BE law Erik Valgaeren speaks during a seminar on Blockchain technology, organised by KU Leuven Speaking slot - Blockchain technology: Opportunities for legal-economic practice Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
13.11.2018 NL law Brexit, ransomware-attacks en gamification - Column Fondsnieuws Articles - In een column voor Fondsnieuws gaat Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen in op de toezicht trends die de AFM signaleert voor 2019. Voor 2019 zijn dit brexit, digitalisering van de financiële sector en de transitie naar een duurzame samenleving. Read more Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen Senior Associate Amsterdam
05.09.2018 NL law Consultation on additional remuneration restrictions within the financial sector Short Reads - A team from Stibbe has participated in the public consultation launched by the Minister of Finance on additional remuneration restrictions within the financial sector. In their response (in Dutch), the Stibbe team pointed out that there are several legal objections to the proposed measures. Furthermore, the team has raised questions regarding the necessity and legal justification for introducing these additional measures. Read more Team: Astrid Helstone, Rogier Raas, Anne Merks, Manuel Lokin, Emma van der Vos
06.07.2018 NL law Stibbe hosts kick-off event of the 'Trust Hackaton' Masterclass - On 6 July, Stibbe Amsterdam will host the kick-off event of the first 'Trust Hackathon' for the trust industry organised by Finos. Main goal of this hackaton is to produce blockchain prototype solutions addressing the corporate services industry’s bank account creation challenges. Read more Team: Roderik Vrolijk, Soeradj Ramsanjhal
07.06.2018 NL law Introduction of Green Loan Principles Short Reads - Green finance and sustainable finance are trending topics. After green bonds becoming an increasingly common financing instrument, there is a growing demand by borrowers for green loans. For lenders on the other hand, also in view of various recent initiatives of the European Union in respect of sustainability, participation in (syndicated) green loans is expected to become more important within the investment criteria of a financial institution. Read more Rein van Helden Partner Amsterdam