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
13.11.2012 BE law Stibbe advises leading bank on a BPO outsourcing Experience - Assisting a leading bank in a transformation initiative involving an industrial partnership. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
28.05.2010 BE law Stibbe advises Unicef Experience - Advising Unicef on a double-outsourcing initiative relating to its global logistics and distribution operations (including the set-up of all related IT platforms) and on the creative development and production of its fundraising materials, greetings cards, and gifts. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
22.11.2018 EU law Uber-arrest onder de loep genomen Short Reads - In haar arrest van 20 december 2017 diende het Hof van Justitie zich voor een eerste keer uit te spreken over de juridische kwalificatie van een online platform, zijnde Uber. Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Carolien Michielsen
13.11.2018 EU law Freedom no. 5: new regulation on the free flow of non-personal data in the EU Short Reads - On 9 November, the European Council approved a regulation aiming to secure the free flow of non-personal data in the EU (the "Regulation"). This is another step towards the adoption of the Regulation, which aims to remove obstacles to the free movement of non-personal data in the EU. Read more Team: Joe Jay de Haas, Karlijn van den Heuvel
25.09.2018 Erik Valgaeren speaks on Software Contracting during an event organised by Beltug. Speaking slot - Beltug, the Belgian Association of Digital Technology Leaders, organizes a seminar on Software Licences for procurement and legal professionals at the Hotel Abbey in Grimbergen. Erik's presentation will identify key software contract attention points, including how to draft them, the link with copyright laws and the dangers of using language from contracts based on US or English law. 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
20.11.2018 NL law Seminar 'Personal data from a broader perspective: overlap inside and outside the privacy domain' Seminar - On 20 November 2018, Stibbe will host a seminar on privacy. Several Stibbe lawyers will discuss personal data from a broader perspective and the overlap that can occur inside and outside the legal privacy domain. Read more Team: Judica Krikke, Tom Barkhuysen, Jeroen Kortmann, Branda Katan, Astrid Helstone, Rein Wesseling, Rogier Raas, Steven Hijink, Floris ten Have, Christien Saris
17.10.2018 BE law Erik Valgaeren speaks on IP rights in the IT arena Speaking slot - On 25 October 2018, Erik Valgaeren speaks on "IP rights in the IT arena" at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. Read more Erik Valgaeren Partner Brussels
03.07.2018 Wet digitale overheid ingediend bij de Tweede Kamer Articles - Op 19 juni 2018 is de Wet digitale overheid aangeboden aan de Tweede Kamer. Dit wetsvoorstel vormt een eerste tranche van regelgeving voor de verdere digitalisering van de overheid. Read more Steven Bastiaans Junior Associate Amsterdam
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
19.11.2018 NL law Embracing the Digital Shift Articles - For the launch of its Digital Law Blog, Stibbe builds on the recent EDPS lessons to discuss both the importance of technology and the need to reflect on it within the legal framework Read more Team: Erik Valgaeren, Cyril Fischer
11.10.2018 NL law Stibbe hosts NGB Extra Seminar about product development and counsel’s role at the interface of new technology and law Seminar - On 11 October 2018, Stibbe will host the NGB (Dutch Association of Corporate Lawyers) Extra Seminar. IT/IP lawyers Judica Krikke, Jasper Klopper, Marc Spuijbroek and Frederiek Fernhout will discuss the practical aspects of the development of innovative new products. Read more Team: Judica Krikke, Jasper Klopper, Marc Spuijbroek, Frederiek Fernhout
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
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