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Stibbe assisted clients from a range of sectors in an inquiry conducted by the Anti-Fraud Office of the European Union concerning alleged forgery and public procurement cases within the EU.

Stibbe represented the Flemish Community, the appellant in proceedings before Belgium’s Supreme court, regarding the high-profile issue of professional tennis players’ violation of the WADA rules concerning their whereabouts.

Stibbe advises ASM International

Advising Celesio AG on the merger between LLOYDS Apotheken and Escura Apotheken, thereby creating the second largest pharmacy chain in the Netherlands. 

Stibbe advised a cross-border governmental organisation on how to seek a favourable tax ruling so that it may enter as a new charity player in the Belgian system of attracting funds through tax deductible gifts.

Stibbe advised a prominent international manufacturer of automated logistics and handling systems on the structuring and incorporation of its Chinese sales company in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Providing legal assistance to several members of the Board of Directors. The members were accused of fraud and have been acquitted.

Advising China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) on its acquisition of a 35% interest in Syria Shell Petroleum Development (SSPD), currently 100% owned by Shell.

Stibbe advised Kroymans and a group of various automotive companies (both importers and dealers) and its group companies on its financial restructuring.

Stibbe advised Unicef on a double-outsourcing initiative relating to its global logistics and distribution operations and on the creative development and production of its fundraising materials, greetings cards, and gifts.

Stibbe assisted the ONDD (Office national du ducroire - Nationale Delcrederedienst) in arbitral proceedings—and obtaining a favourable ruling for it—regarding insurance claims arising out of the early termination of construction contracts in Dubai.

Stibbe assisted a consortium in its successful bid for the Belgian PPP road project for the new A11-highway between Knokke and Zeebrugge. 

Stibbe represented an aviation client before a Belgian criminal court in a liability case relating to the fire in a hangar at the Belgian National Airport. 

Stibbe assisted the Flemish government with the management and restructuring of three regional airports in Flanders (Ostend-Bruges, Kortrijk-Wevelgem, Antwerp).

Advising Tommy Hilfiger Group and Apax Partners on the EUR 2,2 billion acquisition by apparel company Phillips-Van Heusen.

Advising Cinven and Warburg Pincus on the €2.6 billion acquisition of Essent Kabelcom.