17.07.2018 Stibbe advises Monument Re Experience - Stibbe advises Monument Re on the acquisition of Robein Leven and its subsidiaries from Amerborgh Financial Services. Read more Team: Heleen Kersten, Reinout de Boer, Rogier Raas, Roderik Vrolijk, Ea Visser, Niels Douma, Johanne Boelhouwer, Soeradj Ramsanjhal
29.03.2018 NL law Exponential growth in number of zero emission buses in the Netherlands – Stibbe Amsterdam advises Connexxion on financing Experience - On 28 March 2018, carrier Connexxion launched the largest fleet of electric buses to date. The zero emission buses will be used to transport travellers to and from Schiphol Airport, showing that the Netherlands is a front runner in the field of sustainable public transport in Europe. Read more Jan Reinier van Angeren Partner Amsterdam
28.03.2018 NL law Stibbe advises Grab Experience - Stibbe advised Grab on the Dutch law aspects of the acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia operations. Read more Team: Eva Das, Judica Krikke, Jeroen Smits, Ingrid Viertelhauzen, Ea Visser, Johanne Boelhouwer, Roderik Vrolijk
05.02.2018 BE law Stibbe advises Proximus on a broad variety of matters Experience - We advise Proximus, a listed company and longstanding client, on a broad variety of matters, including innovative partnerships, regulatory compliance, M&A and finance projects, and dispute resolution. Read more Bruno Lombaert Partner Brussels
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
22.08.2017 Stibbe advised KPS Capital Partners on the acquisition of C & D Technologies Experience - Stibbe advised KPS Capital Partners on the acquisition of C & D Technologies. Read more Team: Eva Das, Rein van Helden, Paul Quist, Sam Dykes, Bas Buirma
12.07.2016 NL law Stibbe advises Amundi Experience - Stibbe has acted as counsel to Amundi in connection with the acquisition of the PwC office building in Rotterdam from the German investor KanAm. Read more Team: Maarten de Bruin, David Orobio de Castro, David Meijeren, Boris Cammelbeeck, Christien Saris, Johan Vrolijk
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
10.06.2016 NL law Stibbe advises on the IPO of Basic-Fit Experience - Stibbe advises Basic-Fit, the largest "value-for-money" fitness club operator in Europe as measured by number of clubs, on its IPO. Read more Team: Duco de Boer, Manon Cremers, Pieter Schütte, Jeroen Smits, Paul Vestering, Steven Hijink, Dennis Mollema, Muriël Rosing, Lieke Stroeve, Johan Vrolijk
09.06.2016 Stibbe advises Intertrust on its share offering Experience - Stibbe advises Intertrust, a leading global provider of high-value trust and corporate services, on its EUR 122 million share offering. Read more Team: Manon Cremers, Pieter Schütte, Jeroen Smits, Hans Witteveen, Lieke Stroeve, Roderik Vrolijk, Bas Buirma
06.06.2016 Stibbe advises Intertrust on its acquisition of Elian Group Experience - Stibbe advises Intertrust, a leading global provider of high-value trust and corporate services, on its acquisition of Elian Group ("Elian") from Elian's management and funds managed by Electra Partners LLP for a total consideration of GBP 435 million (EUR 557 million). Read more Team: Manon Cremers, Jeroen Smits, Pieter Schütte, Paul Vestering, Hans Witteveen, Robert Steeg, Lieke Stroeve, Roderik Vrolijk, Bas Buirma
18.12.2015 Stibbe advises NN Group Experience - Stibbe advises NN Group on the sale of its wholly owned private equity management company, Parcom Capital Management, to its directors. Read more Team: Björn van der Klip, Rogier Raas, Jeroen Smits, Paul Quist, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Dennis Mollema, Johan Vrolijk
29.10.2018 NL law The EBA's annual work programme for 2019; a focus on financial innovation Short Reads - On 23 October 2018, the European Banking Authority ("EBA") published its detailed annual work programme for 2019, describing its specific activities and tasks for the coming year and highlighting its key strategic areas of work. Read more Roderik Vrolijk Senior Associate Amsterdam
05.10.2018 NL law De strijd tegen witwassen is pas net begonnen Articles - De Europese Commissie heeft nieuwe regels aangekondigd die het de Europese Banken Autoriteit mogelijk moet maken om nog harder op te treden in geval van overtreding van de anti-witwasregelgeving door onder andere financiële instellingen. Read more Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen Senior Associate Amsterdam
19.07.2018 Cryptobeheerder: bezint eer ge begint! – Column Fondsnieuws Short Reads - In een brief waarschuwt de AFM fondsbeheerders die cryptofondsen willen beheren voor de strenge AIFMD-eisen waar zij aan moeten voldoen. De AFM gaat kritisch kijken naar de wijze waarop een crypto-beheerder voldoet aan deze eisen over onder andere liquiditeitsbeheer, waardering en productontwikkeling. Read more Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen Senior Associate Amsterdam
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
16.10.2018 NL law Groene psychologie in de financiële sector Articles - Groen is hot. Praten over 'groen' doet goed. De psychologie van de kleur groen is interessant. In een column voor Fondsnieuws gaat Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen nader in op de betrokkenheid van De Nederlandsche Bank bij het groene Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) en enkele groene initiatieven van toezichthouders in de strijd tegen beheersing van klimaatrisico’s. 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
10.07.2018 BE law Het toepassingsgebied van MiFID II in België Articles - Sarah De Dijn bespreekt het toepassingsgebied van MiFID II in België in het tijdschrift Bank- en Financieel Recht / Droit bancaire et financier. Read more Sarah De Dijn Associate Brussels
07.06.2018 NL law Dutch Act implementing the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive Short Reads - New rules on Customer Due Diligence and the reporting of suspicious transactions are about to enter into force. In addition, The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets announced a stricter monitoring of the reporting of unusual transactions by investment firms and investment funds. Read more Team: Soeradj Ramsanjhal, Rogier Raas, Maarten de Bruin, Rein van Helden, Robert Steeg, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Roderik Vrolijk
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
23.07.2018 NL law Evaluatie Wbfo en start consultatie over mogelijke wijzigingen/wettelijke maatregelen voor vaste beloning Short Reads - Op 17 juli 2018 heeft de minister van Financiën de twee rapporten over de evaluatie van de Wet beloningsbeleid financiële ondernemingen (Wbfo) aangeboden aan de Tweede Kamer. Tevens is een maatschappelijke consultatie naar drie wettelijke maatregelen met betrekking tot de vaste beloningen geopend. Read more Team: Astrid Helstone, Rogier Raas, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, 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 PSD II: an update on the implementation and the final RTS and guidelines Short Reads - Despite considerable industry pressure, the Netherlands failed to implement the EU Payment Services Directive (PSD II) on time. The implementing Act is now expected to enter into force in the summer of 2018. Read more Team: Rogier Raas, Maarten de Bruin, Rein van Helden, Robert Steeg, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Roderik Vrolijk