18.10.2018 NL law Stibbe acts as lenders' counsel on A24 Blankenburg connection project Experience - Stibbe has advised the lenders providing finance to BAAK Blankenburg-Verbinding B.V., a consortium consisting of Ballast Nedam, DEME and Macquarie Capital, on reaching financial close in the A24 Blankenburg connection project. The Blankenburg connection is a key infrastructure project in the Netherlands, improving the roads and accessibility around the Port of Rotterdam and the wider Rotterdam region. Read more Team: David Orobio de Castro, Rein van Helden, Ingmar de Groot, Jan Reinier van Angeren, Manon Cremers, Robert Steeg, Johan Zwemmer, Iris Hendriksen, Sam Dykes, Dennis Mollema, Lieke Stroeve
25.07.2018 BE law Stibbe advises Limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij Experience - Stibbe successfully assisted Limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij on the development of the new greenfield “Kristal Solar Park”. Read more Team: Rony Vermeersch, Wouter Ghijsels, Sofie Heremans, Cedric Degreef
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
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
15.11.2017 BE law Stibbe successfully assisted Iret Development on new Antwerp Police HQ building transaction Experience - Stibbe successfully acted as counsel to Iret Develoment in its tendering procedure, development, and negotiations of the more than EUR 100 million public–private partnership (PPP) project, which is the new police headquarters building in Antwerp (Post X site) and is based on a DBFM contract. Read more Team: Rony Vermeersch, Jan Bouckaert, Wouter Ghijsels, Wim Panis, Nathanaelle Kiekens, Sofie Heremans, Pieter Vandenheede
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
27.07.2017 NL law Stibbe advises Syntus and its shareholder Keolis Experience - Stibbe advised Syntus and its shareholder Keolis in connection with the procurement, acquisition, financing and maintenance of trains for the Zwolle – Enschede and Zwolle – Kampen concessions. Read more Team: David Orobio de Castro, Erik Verweij
09.12.2016 BE law Stibbe advised Wind aan de Stroom and Triodos on a project finance package. Experience - Stibbe advised Wind aan de Stroom and Triodos on a project finance package for the development of the extension of its wind farm on the Antwerp left bank with five extra wind turbines. Read more Team: Jan Bouckaert, Wouter Geldhof †, Wouter Ghijsels, Frederik Vandendriessche, Leen De Vuyst, Sofie Heremans
05.10.2016 NL law Stibbe advises Heijmans Capital, 3i Infrastructure and Fluor Infrastructure on the PPP A27/A1 road project Experience - Stibbe advised the consortium 3Angle B.V., comprising of Heijmans Capital (a joint venture of Heijmans and 3i Infrastructure), 3i Infrastructure and Fluor Infrastructure, in connection with all legal aspects of the PPP A27/A1 road project. Read more Team: Ingmar de Groot, David Orobio de Castro, Jan Reinier van Angeren, Eva Das, Rein van Helden, Paul Quist, David Meijeren, Robert Steeg
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
20.01.2016 NL law Stibbe advises Heijmans, BNG Bank and NWB Bank Experience - Stibbe advises Heijmans, BNG Bank and NWB Bank in connection with the refinancing of the National Military Museum PPP. Read more Team: Robert Steeg, David Orobio de Castro, Ingmar de Groot
01.01.2016 NL law Stibbe advises Volker Wessels Experience - Stibbe acts as lenders' counsel in connection with Volker Wessels' bid for the prestigious PPP project "Courthouse Amsterdam", which includes the design, build, financing and operation of the new courthouse of Amsterdam. Read more Team: Ingmar de Groot, David Orobio de Castro, Robert Steeg
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
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
17.05.2018 NL law Jan Reinier van Angeren and David Orobio de Castro speak on private and public financing of rail projects Roundtable - On Thursday 17 May 2018, Stibbe will host the "Public and private Financing of rolling stock in the Netherlands" meeting in cooperation with Railforum. During the discussion meeting Jan Reinier van Angeren and David Orobio de Castro will speak on private and public financing of rail projects. Read more Team: Jan Reinier van Angeren, David Orobio de Castro
10.04.2018 NL law The Future of LIBOR and the Benchmarks Regulation Short Reads - Important changes for financial market participants are being proposed in relation to benchmarks, including the possible end of LIBOR and the entry into effect of the Benchmarks Regulation Read more Team: Rogier Raas, Maarten de Bruin, Rein van Helden, Robert Steeg, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Roderik Vrolijk
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
25.04.2018 LU law 25 April 2018: Stibbe sponsors LPEA Insights conference in Luxembourg on 'Building the Real Economy' Conference - LPEA, Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, organises a conference in Luxembourg, which brings on stage General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) to discuss and showcase the private equity sector from the perspective of local practitioners, together with additional contributions from guest speakers specially invited to the event. Stibbe Luxembourg is a proud sponsor of this event, which some of our lawyers will attend. Read more Team: Gérald Origer, Claire-Marie Darnand, Renaud Graas
19.03.2018 The third-party effects of cross-border assignments of claims – Draft EU Regulation aiming to achieve legal certainty Short Reads - On 12 March 2018, the European Commission (EC) published proposals on covered bonds, cross-border distribution of investment funds and cross-border transactions in claims and securities. The proposals are linked to the 2015 Action Plan on Capital Markets Union (CMU) and the European Commission's Mid-term Review that was published in June 2017. Read more Team: Wouter Ghijsels, Maarten de Bruin, Pieter Nobels, Rein van Helden
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
01.06.2018 NL law Rein van Helden and Barbara Bier speak at the 35th IBA International Financial Law Conference in Amsterdam Speaking slot - On 1 June 2018, Rein van Helden will speak at the session "A look at intercreditor agreements – from the negotiating table to enforcement" and Barbara Bier will speak on the session “Returning cash to shareholders”. Read more Rein van Helden Partner Amsterdam
11.04.2018 NL law Court of Appeal: Deed of pledge does not cover all present receivables Short Reads - 's-Hertogenbosch Court of Appeal denies pledgee's claim that all present and future receivables of the pledgor were pledged to it by a deed of pledge dated 20 January 2014 and ruled that the receivables listed in the schedule attached to the deed of pledge were leading to establish on which receivables a right of pledge was created. Read more Team: Rogier Raas, Maarten de Bruin, Rein van Helden, Robert Steeg, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Roderik Vrolijk
24.01.2018 NL law De rechtspositie van financiële instellingen ten aanzien van richtsnoeren en aanbevelingen van European Supervisory Authorities: Europese pseudowetgeving? Articles - De ESA’s hebben in de praktijk een belangrijke functie binnen het Europese toezichtsmechanisme. Ze spelen een rol bij de totstandkoming van technische reguleringsnormen en uitvoeringsnormen en zij stellen richtsnoeren en aanbevelingen vast teneinde de gemeenschappelijke, uniforme en consistente toepassing van het Unierecht te verzekeren. Deze richtsnoeren en aanbevelingen worden wel geschaard onder de noemer ‘soft law’ en zijn niet juridisch bindend. Toch sorteren zij in de praktijk effecten die lijken op de effecten die ‘bindend recht’ sorteert. Read more Team: Tom Barkhuysen, Soeradj Ramsanjhal, Laurens Westendorp