28.05.2018 EU law Stibbe advises Smurfit Kappa Experience - Stibbe is advising Smurfit Kappa on the acquisition of Reparenco for approximately €460 million. Read more Team: Allard Metzelaar, Duco de Boer, Reinout de Boer, Paul Vestering, Paul Quist, Anna Collignon, Niels Douma, Floris ten Have, Johanne Boelhouwer, Ea Visser, Willem Beek
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, Janna van Olst, Johanne Boelhouwer, Roderik Vrolijk
05.02.2018 EU 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
05.02.2018 EU law Stibbe assists AB Inbev in regulatory data protection matters Experience - Stibbe assists AB Inbev in a global data protection project. Read more Carol Evrard Associate Brussels
02.02.2018 EU law Stibbe advises ALD Automotive on the implementation of GDPR Experience - Stibbe advices ALD Automotive, market leader in Belgium for full service leasing, car rental and fleet management, on the implementation of GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
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, Janna van Olst, Johanne Boelhouwer, Floris ten Have, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Ivo Nelissen
30.01.2018 EU law Stibbe advises Barry Callebaut Experience - Stibbe assists Barry Callebaut in connection with a global data center governance project. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
14.09.2017 NL law Stibbe advises Warner Music Group Experience - Stibbe advises Warner Music Group on its acquisition of Spinnin’ Records. Read more Team: Eva Das, Duco de Boer, Michael Molenaars, Ingrid Viertelhauzen, Janna van Olst, Bianca Geuze-Draaijer, Ea Visser
16.05.2017 NL law Stibbe advises Moody’s Corporation Experience - Stibbe is advising Moody’s Corporation, the US credit rating agency, on its € 3 billion acquisition of Bureau van Dijk, a global provider of business intelligence and company information, from Swedish private equity firm EQT. Read more Team: Hans Witteveen, Paul Quist, Pascal Vanden Borre, Rudy Nauwelaerts, Emile Bongers, Julie-Anne Siegers, Sophie Zwartkruis-Bakker, Janna van Olst, Olivia Hottat, Pieter Bogaert
04.05.2016 NL law Stibbe has advised Sonova Holding AG on its acquisition of AudioNova B.V. from HAL Investments Experience - The value of AudioNova is EUR 830 million. Read more Team: Gérald Origer, Maarten de Bruin, Heleen Kersten, Judica Krikke, Christof Swaak, Paul Vestering, Emile Bongers, Boris Cammelbeeck, Annemarie Drahmann, Valérie van 't Lam, Christien Saris
26.04.2016 EU law Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of Continental Bakeries Experience - Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of Continental Bakeries by Goldman Sachs and The Silverfern Group of NPM Capital, a subsidiary of SHV. Continental Bakeries is a leading European bakery group which produces typical Dutch cookies, but it also owns brands like Haust and Brinky. Continental Bakeries employs approximately 1,600 employees; The activities take place from locations in i.a. the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Sweden. Read more
04.12.2015 NL law Stibbe advises on the IPO of ABN AMRO Experience - Stibbe advises ABN AMRO, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley (as joint global coordinators) and the other underwriters on the IPO of ABN AMRO. Read more Team: Derk Lemstra, Tom Barkhuysen, Manon Cremers, Heleen Kersten, Judica Krikke, Fons Leijten, Rogier Raas, Pieter Schütte, Jeroen Smits, Paul Vestering, Rein Wesseling, Suzanne Kröner-Rosmalen, Dennis Mollema, Roderik Vrolijk, Sophie Zwartkruis-Bakker
07.08.2018 NL law General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect Short Reads - On 25 May 2018, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect. The GDPR replaces the EU's prior directive governing the processing and transfer of personal data, which was in place since 1995. As a regulation, the GDPR is directly applicable in all 28 EU member states and thus removes the need for national implementing legislation. However, the GDPR allows member states discretion in certain areas, as a result of which national legislation may still be implemented. In the Netherlands, the GDPR Implementation Act came into effect on 25 May 2018. Read more Team: Judica Krikke, Eva Das, Hans Witteveen, Manon Cremers, Heleen Kersten, Fons Leijten, Allard Metzelaar
03.07.2018 NL law FAQ: wat zijn de gevolgen van de AVG voor geautomatiseerde besluitvorming door de overheid? Articles - Burgers en bedrijven worden regelmatig geconfronteerd met besluiten van de overheid die (deels) gebaseerd zijn op algoritmes. Dergelijke geautomatiseerde besluitvorming, zonder menselijke tussenkomst, komt bijvoorbeeld voor bij het toekennen van toeslagen, zoals kinderbijslag of studiefinanciering. Read more Team: Niels Jak, Steven Bastiaans
14.06.2018 EU law Erik Valgaeren shares his views on GDPR on a panel organised by Yulchon in South-Korea Speaking slot - Erik Valgaeren speaks on the strategy to respond to GDPR during a client seminar organized by Yulchon LLC in South-Korea. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
24.05.2018 EU law Countdown 1 day until GDPR : Will administrative fines for violation of the GDPR increase compared to the fines imposed by current national regimes? Short Reads - Only 1 more day to go before the GDPR becomes fully effective. Preparing your company for the application of this new regulation requires a correct understanding of its principles. Each week, we highlight one particular misconception regarding the interpretation of the GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
18.07.2018 NL law AP: De Belastingdienst verwerkt het BSN in strijd met de wet Articles - 1. Introductie Op 6 juli 2018 publiceerde de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens ("AP") het onderzoeksrapport Onderzoek naar de verwerking van BSN in btw-IDs door de Belastingdienst. De AP concludeert daarin dat de Belastingdienst Burgerservicenummers ("BSN") verwerkt in strijd met de wet. Read more Team: Judica Krikke, Joe Jay de Haas
20.06.2018 EU law Binnenkort nauwere samenwerking van internationale techreuzen met nationale speurders? Articles - De GDPR is nog maar net in werking getreden, of de EU maakt zich al klaar om een volgend probleem aan te pakken: bewijs van strafbare feiten bevindt zich steeds vaker bij spelers in het buitenland, en wie is dan bevoegd om die op te vragen? Read more Charlotte Conings Junior Associate Brussels
04.06.2018 EU law Erik Valgaeren was a panelist at the Symposium on Policy Impediments to eCrime Data Exchange in Barcelona Speaking slot - This 2018 Symposium addressed cybersecurity regulations, laws, treaty conventions and interpretations that introduce roadblocks to sharing cybercrime event data. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
24.05.2018 EU law New EU-opinion on access to data retained by telephone operators for the purpose of criminal investigation. Short Reads - Granting access to basic electronic communications metadata does not entail a sufficiently serious interference with fundamental rights to be limited to criminal cases concerning serious offences.(C-207/16_ AG EU_) Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
12.07.2018 NL law Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming van toepassing Short Reads - Vanaf 25 mei 2018 zijn de Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming (Verordening (EU) 2016/679) (AVG) en de Uitvoeringswet Algemene verordening gegevensbescherming (Uitvoeringswet) van toepassing in Nederland. De AVG en de Uitvoeringswet vervangen de richtlijn betreffende de bescherming van natuurlijke personen in verband met de verwerking van persoonsgegevens (Richtlijn 95/46/EG) en de Wet bescherming persoonsgegevens (Wbp). Read more Team: Judica Krikke, Manon Cremers, Heleen Kersten, Fons Leijten, Allard Metzelaar
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
31.05.2018 EU law GDPR is effective: Will GDPR guidelines from national authorities be binding? Articles - GDPR is now fully effective. Preparing your company for the application of this new regulation requires a correct understanding of its principles. We highlighted a series of 12 common misconceptions regarding the interpretation of the GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
17.05.2018 EU law Countdown 1 week until GDPR : Will processors have the same obligations, legal requirements, and the same sanctions as controllers do? Short Reads - Only 1 more week to go before the GDPR becomes fully effective. Preparing your company for the application of this new regulation requires a correct understanding of its principles. Each week, we highlight one particular misconception regarding the interpretation of the GDPR. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen