Olivier Schotel

Experience - On 12 May 2021 the CJEU answers the questions that were referred by the Dutch Supreme Court in a security class action initiated by the Dutch Association of Shareholders (Vereniging van Effectenbezitters, 'VEB') against BP Plc. ('BP'). Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in the proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU.

Experience - As Europe emerges from lockdowns and people and businesses attempt to adjust to a new reality, it remains clear that the consequences of the coronavirus (COVID-19) affect virtually everyone. The outbreak of the virus, the subsequent measures to address it, and the economic downturn are causing unrest and uncertainty.

Experience - Stibbe represents two companies, indirectly held by a large private equity fund based in China.

Experience - On 7 November 2017, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal decided in favour of BP Plc in a securities class action initiated by the Dutch Association of Shareholders (VEB).

Experience - Stibbe represented VodafoneZiggo in a dispute with Fox Sports concerning the length of the contracts and the level of fees Ziggo has to pay Fox for broadcasting the football channels in the Netherlands.

Experience - On 28 September 2016, the Amsterdam District Court granted a motion to dismiss for lack of international jurisdiction filed by BP in a securities class action initiated by VEB. VEB had requested a declaratory judgment on the basis of Article 3:305a Dutch Civil Code regarding BP’s liability towards investors who bought, sold, or held BP Ordinary Shares in the period running up to and just after the 2010 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform.