03.03.2021 BE law Stibbe advises Catella Real Estate AG Experience - Stibbe advised Catella Real Estate AG on its second acquisition in Luxembourg: a 14,000m² office building in the emerging office district of Howald, which is almost fully let to Saint-Paul Luxembourg media group. Read more Team: Matthias Maselis, Jean-Marc Delcour, Benjamin Marthoz, Vanessa Schmitt, Julie De Meester, Giada Mognol, Alexia Waucquez
10.03.2016 Stibbe advised the shareholders of Punch Powertrain on their exit and the sale of their shares to Chinese company YinYi Experience - Stibbe advised the shareholders of Punch Powertrain (an independent full system supplier of fuel efficient powertrains with headquarters in Sint-Truiden), which include GIMV, LRM, Capricorn, and PMV, and the management, in relation to the EUR 1 billion sale of their shares to the China based Yinyi Group. Read more Team: Dries Hommez, Jan Bogaert, Stefan Odeurs, Ignace Vernimme, Giovanni Smet
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
30.07.2015 Stibbe advises HNA Group on its acquisition of Swissport Group Experience - Advising HNA Group, the owner of China’s fourth-largest airline Hainan Airlines, as Belgian counsel in relation to its EUR 2.56 billion acquisition of Swissport Group from PAI Partners. Read more Team: Claire-Marie Darnand, Jan Proesmans, Dries Hommez
25.06.2015 BE law Stibbe advises EverYi Capital on a joint venture with Pierre Marcolini Group Experience - Advising Chinese private equity firm EverYi Capital on its joint venture with world-famous chocolatier Maison Pierre Marcolini to develop and market the latter’s activities in Greater China. Read more Jan Bogaert Partner Brussels
12.12.2013 BE law Stibbe advises on New Horizon’s entry into Punch Powertrain Experience - Stibbe assists the selling shareholders of Punch Powertrain on the sale of their participation to New Horizon Capital. Read more Team: Dries Hommez, Jan Bogaert, Ignace Vernimme
13.06.2013 LU law Stibbe advises a French public infrastructure investment fund Experience - Advising a French public infrastructure investment fund on the acquisition of an interest in a German wind farm project. Read more Gérald Origer Partner Luxembourg
24.05.2013 LU law Stibbe advises on investing in the Benelux Experience - Advising a new digital media provider on the set-up of its activities in the Benelux. Read more Gérald Origer Partner Luxembourg
18.03.2013 LU law Stibbe advises a US asset manager Experience - Advising a US asset manager on securing the acquisition of a real estate portfolio in France via a Luxembourg, non-regulated fund platform. Read more Gérald Origer Partner Luxembourg
09.10.2012 Stibbe assists Funai on its global acquisition of Philips's lifestyle entertainment business Experience - Advising the Japanese consumer electronics company Funai in the bidding process and negotiations to acquire Philips's lifestyle entertainment business globally (including audio, video, multimedia, and accessories) involving 14 jurisdictions. Read more Team: Eva Das, Erik Valgaeren
25.07.2012 BE law Stibbe assists a leading technology solutions provider Experience - Assisting a leading technology solutions provider in a project involving the restructuring and partial acquisition of a Belgian-Luxembourg IT servicing company which provide cross-border IT services to no-longer-affiliated financial institutions. Read more Wim Panis Partner Brussels
16.04.2012 LU law Stibbe assists leading US car rental company Experience - Advising a leading US car rental company on Luxembourg company law aspects related to its the acquisition of PSA Peugeot Citroën’s car rental subsidiary, Citer SA and its Spanish subsidiary Atesa through a Luxembourg structure. Read more Gérald Origer Partner Luxembourg
12.07.2021 NL law Wetsvoorstel veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames ingediend bij de Tweede Kamer Short Reads - Op 30 juni 2021 is het wetsvoorstel voor de Wet veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames (Vifo) samen met de memorie van toelichting ingediend bij de Tweede Kamer. Het wetsvoorstel introduceert een screeningsmechanisme voor investeringen, fusies en overnames die een risico vormen voor de nationale veiligheid. Read more Team: Duco de Boer, Eva Das, Fons Leijten, Roos Elemans
04.06.2020 NL law More hurdles to cross: Foreign Direct Investment gaining momentum Short Reads - Cross-border acquisitions and mergers may soon have an extra hurdle to cross before receiving the green light. In the EU, the development of FDI screening mechanisms has gained speed after COVID-19. Member States are steering away from a liberal investment policy and instead opting for mechanisms to protect companies from foreign takeover. Also in the Netherlands, broader investment screening is on its way. Companies should take account of these developments when contemplating M&A deals. Read more Team: Derk Lemstra, Roos Elemans
17.01.2020 LU law Stibbe boosts service offering in Luxembourg with new partners and counsel for asset management/funds and corporate & finance Inside Stibbe - Luxembourg, 17 January 2020 – Stibbe reinforces its corporate & finance and asset management/funds practices in Luxembourg with the hire of Bernard Beerens (corporate partner), Audrey Jarreton (banking and finance counsel), Edouard d’Anterroches (investment funds partner), Victorien Hémery (investment funds partner), and Dayana Bert (investment funds counsel). Their arrival comes after the recent hire of tax partner Johan Léonard. All of these new additions demonstrate the firm’s commitment to expanding Stibbe’s service offering in Luxembourg. Read more Team: Gérald Origer, Bernard Beerens, Edouard d'Anterroches, Victorien Hémery, Dayana Bert, Audrey Jarreton
05.11.2019 LU law Stibbe renforce son cabinet au Luxembourg avec l’arrivée de Johan Léonard en qualité d’associé au sein du département de droit fiscal Inside Stibbe - Luxembourg, 5 novembre 2019 – Stibbe renforce son cabinet luxembourgeois avec le recrutement latéral de Johan Léonard, associé au sein de la pratique de droit fiscal. Son arrivée permettra au cabinet d’augmenter son offre fiscale au Luxembourg afin de mieux répondre à l’évolution des besoins du marché. Johan a rejoint Stibbe le 4 novembre 2019. Read more Team: Gérald Origer, Johan Léonard
01.10.2020 NL law What to expect when you are expecting: broader investment screening in the Netherlands Short Reads - On 8 September 2020, a draft bill setting up an ex-ante and ex-post screening mechanism for investments in companies active in vital processes or sensitive technology in the Netherlands was published for consultation. Investments, mergers and acquisitions that took place between 2 June 2020 and the entry into force of the proposed law may also be scrutinised. The draft bill is open for consultation until 7 October 2020. Companies should beware of these new developments in relation to future, and potentially past, M&A deals. Read more Team: Roos Elemans, Janneke Feenstra
28.04.2020 LU law Chambers and Partners Real Estate Global Practice Guide 2020 - Luxembourg chapter Articles - Claire-Marie Darnand, Victorien Hémery, Johan Léonard, Tom Storck, Benjamin Marthoz, Audrey Jarreton and François Bernard have all contributed to the 2020 Chambers and Partners Real Estate Global Practice Guide, providing the Luxembourg chapter. Read more Team: Claire-Marie Darnand, Victorien Hémery, Johan Léonard, Tom Storck, Benjamin Marthoz, Audrey Jarreton, François Bernard
17.01.2020 LU law Stibbe Luxembourg étend son offre de services par la venue de nouveaux associés et counsels au sein des pratiques spécialisées en gestion d’actifs/fonds d’investissement, en droit des sociétés ainsi qu’en droit financier Inside Stibbe - Luxembourg, le 17 janvier 2020 – Stibbe renforce ses pratiques spécialisées en droit des sociétés, en droit financier ainsi qu’en gestion d’actifs/fonds d’investissement par la venue de Bernard Beerens (associé, droit des sociétés), Audrey Jarreton (counsel, droit bancaire et financier), Edouard d’Anterroches (associé, fonds d’investissement), Victorien Hémery (associé, fonds d’investissement) et Dayana Bert (counsel, fonds d’investissement). Read more Team: Gérald Origer, Bernard Beerens, Edouard d'Anterroches, Victorien Hémery, Dayana Bert, Audrey Jarreton
13.06.2019 NL law Introduction of Sustainability Linked Loan Principles Short Reads - Sustainable finance and green lending is on the rise as more and more borrowers and lenders recognise the potential benefits of green and sustainability linked loan products for their business. Read more Rein van Helden Partner London
02.07.2020 NL law European Commission to pull the strings of foreign subsidies Short Reads - The European Commission is adding powers to its toolbox to ensure a level playing field between European and foreign(-backed) companies active on the EU market. On top of merger control and Foreign Direct Investment screening obligations, companies may also need to account for future rules allowing scrutiny of subsidies granted by non-EU governments if those subsidies might distort the EU Single Market. Read more Roos Elemans Associate Amsterdam
25.03.2020 NL law Key considerations for management and owners of Dutch privately held companies in distress due to COVID-19 Short Reads - The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant and immediate adverse effect on many companies in different industries. Many PE portfolio companies are particularly vulnerable given the typical high leverage finance structure and inherent need to maintain cash flow. To meet these challenges and mitigate liability risks, management and owners may need to take clear and immediate action (and refrain from certain other actions) in the interest of all stakeholders. The following sets out some key legal guidelines for management and owners when dealing with a Dutch subsidiary in distress. Read more Team: Job van Hooff, Duco de Boer, Egbert Vroom, Hans Witteveen, Pieter Schütte
05.11.2019 LU law Stibbe reinforces its Luxembourg office with new tax partner Johan Léonard Inside Stibbe - Luxembourg, 5 November 2019 – Stibbe reinforces its Luxembourg office with the lateral hire of tax partner Johan Léonard. His arrival will boost Stibbe’s tax offering in Luxembourg and allows the firm to respond to new and developing market needs. Johan joined Stibbe on 4 November 2019. Read more Team: Gérald Origer, Johan Léonard
26.03.2019 EU law Foreign Direct Investment Screening in the EU Articles - On 21 March 2019, Regulation 2019/452/EU was published providing for a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union and its Member States. This Regulation shall apply from 11 October 2020. Read more Team: Nathanaelle Kiekens, Frederik Vandendriessche