1029 results Navigating Legal Barriers to Mortgaging Energy Installations at Sea – the Case of the North Sea and the Netherlands The Law of the Seabed reviews the most pressing legal questions raised by the use and protection of natural resources on and underneath the world’s seabeds. Swimming in ECJ case law: The rocky journey to EU law applicability in the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone Regarding activities taking place at sea, the applicability of EU law depends on the nature and geographic location of the activity as well as on the formulation of the geographical scope of the legal instrument. Getting the Deal Through – Private M&A 2021: The Benelux chapters Getting The Deal Through works with many of the best lawyers and law firms in the world to bring together a unique legal information resource, written by experts on each subject area, in every significant jurisdiction. Edouard d'Anterroches contributes to BLI's white paper on microfinance Stibbe Luxembourg's Edouard d'Anterroches, Funds Partner, contributed to Banque de Luxembourg Investments' workshops on sustainable finance and co-authored a white paper on microfinance, capturing key insights. OECD issues updated guidance on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on tax treaties As noted in our Short Read of 7 April 2020, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) Secretariat issued preliminary guidance on several tax issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on 3 April 2020 (the “April Guidance”). Update on Climate Change Litigation One year after the Dutch Supreme Court upheld the Urgenda decision, climate change litigation is still trending. We discuss four developments in the climate change litigation landscape that build on the principles laid down in the Urgenda case law. Right to free choice of lawyer also applies to stages in a dispute that may lead to proceedings The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has found in a judgment of May 2020 that the right of a legal assistance insured person to freely choose his or her lawyer applies not only to proceedings before a court or an administrative body [...]. La Cour de justice précise le champ d’application matériel des règles de passation de marchés publics propres aux secteurs spéciaux L’arrêt Pegaso et Sistemi di Sicurezza du 28 octobre 2020 a permis à la Cour de justice de préciser le champ d’application matériel des règles de passation de marchés publics propres aux secteurs spéciaux. The Dutch scheme – Classes and voting The Act on confirmation of private restructuring plans – which introduces a framework allowing debtors to restructure their debts outside formal insolvency proceedings (termed the “Dutch Scheme“) – was adopted by the Dutch Senate on 6 October 2020. ACM study calls for regulation of Big Techs on payment market The ACM’s market study, published on 1 December 2020, provides an overview of recent and upcoming developments concerning the role of Big Tech companies in both online and offline payment markets in the Netherlands. Do the math: ACM publishes strategy on monitoring use algorithms The ACM worries that the use of algorithms may lead to the creation of cartels, or nudge consumers towards a purchasing decision that is not in their best interest. Amsterdam District Court puts a halt to unlimited forum shopping On 25 November 2020, the Amsterdam District Court (the Court) declined jurisdiction over all non-Dutch defendants (the foreign defendants) in proceedings for compensation of damage based partly on an infringement of Article 101 TFEU. Commission evaluates Antitrust Damages Directive: to be continued On 14 December 2020, the Commission published a report on the implementation of the Antitrust Damages Directive (the Directive). The Commission observes a significant increase in antitrust damages actions since the adoption of the Directive. (Geo)blockbuster: Canal+ ruling annuls commitment decision A heads-up for companies seeking to settle in antitrust proceedings: commercially-affected third party complainants are not to be ignored. Stibbe Luxembourg tax team writes on the taxation of cross-border workers in ACE Johan Leonard and Roberto de Castro Mendonça authored the article 'Taxation of Luxembourg cross-border workforce during the pandemic', which is featured in the latest issue of the professional periodical 'ACE'. Collaborative Law - A new form of alternative dispute resolution On 1 January 2019, the legal provisions on collaborative law entered into force. In this article, we explain the mean features of this new form of alternative dispute resolution. Restructuring and Insolvency in the Netherlands Dutch insolvency law is constantly evolving. In their article in GRR’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Restructuring Review 2020, Job van Hooff and Sophie Beerepoot address a few topics and discuss their relevance for national and foreign debtors. FAQ: Hoe lang duurt een bestuursrechtelijke bezwaar- en (hoger) beroepsprocedure? Voor vrijwel alle betrokkenen bij een besluit speelt op enig moment de vraag hoe lang een bestuursrechtelijke bezwaar- dan wel (hoger) beroepsprocedure tegen dat besluit in beslag neemt. Pagination Previous page Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page
Navigating Legal Barriers to Mortgaging Energy Installations at Sea – the Case of the North Sea and the Netherlands The Law of the Seabed reviews the most pressing legal questions raised by the use and protection of natural resources on and underneath the world’s seabeds.
Swimming in ECJ case law: The rocky journey to EU law applicability in the continental shelf and exclusive economic zone Regarding activities taking place at sea, the applicability of EU law depends on the nature and geographic location of the activity as well as on the formulation of the geographical scope of the legal instrument.
Getting the Deal Through – Private M&A 2021: The Benelux chapters Getting The Deal Through works with many of the best lawyers and law firms in the world to bring together a unique legal information resource, written by experts on each subject area, in every significant jurisdiction.
Edouard d'Anterroches contributes to BLI's white paper on microfinance Stibbe Luxembourg's Edouard d'Anterroches, Funds Partner, contributed to Banque de Luxembourg Investments' workshops on sustainable finance and co-authored a white paper on microfinance, capturing key insights.
OECD issues updated guidance on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on tax treaties As noted in our Short Read of 7 April 2020, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) Secretariat issued preliminary guidance on several tax issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on 3 April 2020 (the “April Guidance”).
Update on Climate Change Litigation One year after the Dutch Supreme Court upheld the Urgenda decision, climate change litigation is still trending. We discuss four developments in the climate change litigation landscape that build on the principles laid down in the Urgenda case law.
Right to free choice of lawyer also applies to stages in a dispute that may lead to proceedings The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has found in a judgment of May 2020 that the right of a legal assistance insured person to freely choose his or her lawyer applies not only to proceedings before a court or an administrative body [...].
La Cour de justice précise le champ d’application matériel des règles de passation de marchés publics propres aux secteurs spéciaux L’arrêt Pegaso et Sistemi di Sicurezza du 28 octobre 2020 a permis à la Cour de justice de préciser le champ d’application matériel des règles de passation de marchés publics propres aux secteurs spéciaux.
The Dutch scheme – Classes and voting The Act on confirmation of private restructuring plans – which introduces a framework allowing debtors to restructure their debts outside formal insolvency proceedings (termed the “Dutch Scheme“) – was adopted by the Dutch Senate on 6 October 2020.
ACM study calls for regulation of Big Techs on payment market The ACM’s market study, published on 1 December 2020, provides an overview of recent and upcoming developments concerning the role of Big Tech companies in both online and offline payment markets in the Netherlands.
Do the math: ACM publishes strategy on monitoring use algorithms The ACM worries that the use of algorithms may lead to the creation of cartels, or nudge consumers towards a purchasing decision that is not in their best interest.
Amsterdam District Court puts a halt to unlimited forum shopping On 25 November 2020, the Amsterdam District Court (the Court) declined jurisdiction over all non-Dutch defendants (the foreign defendants) in proceedings for compensation of damage based partly on an infringement of Article 101 TFEU.
Commission evaluates Antitrust Damages Directive: to be continued On 14 December 2020, the Commission published a report on the implementation of the Antitrust Damages Directive (the Directive). The Commission observes a significant increase in antitrust damages actions since the adoption of the Directive.
(Geo)blockbuster: Canal+ ruling annuls commitment decision A heads-up for companies seeking to settle in antitrust proceedings: commercially-affected third party complainants are not to be ignored.
Stibbe Luxembourg tax team writes on the taxation of cross-border workers in ACE Johan Leonard and Roberto de Castro Mendonça authored the article 'Taxation of Luxembourg cross-border workforce during the pandemic', which is featured in the latest issue of the professional periodical 'ACE'.
Collaborative Law - A new form of alternative dispute resolution On 1 January 2019, the legal provisions on collaborative law entered into force. In this article, we explain the mean features of this new form of alternative dispute resolution.
Restructuring and Insolvency in the Netherlands Dutch insolvency law is constantly evolving. In their article in GRR’s Europe, Middle East and Africa Restructuring Review 2020, Job van Hooff and Sophie Beerepoot address a few topics and discuss their relevance for national and foreign debtors.
FAQ: Hoe lang duurt een bestuursrechtelijke bezwaar- en (hoger) beroepsprocedure? Voor vrijwel alle betrokkenen bij een besluit speelt op enig moment de vraag hoe lang een bestuursrechtelijke bezwaar- dan wel (hoger) beroepsprocedure tegen dat besluit in beslag neemt.