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Advising Commerz Bank in connection to its claims against the Port Authority of Rotterdam based on guarantees provided.

Stibbe advised the European Commission on the new Schengen Information System and Visa Information System Project.

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.

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

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 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. 

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

Stibbe assisted the Flemish government in developing a legal framework for granting guarantees to funds, as a result of which financial institutions can free up capital to continue lending to the market.

Stibbe assisted a private investment fund in a litigation case against the American Internal Revenue Service concerning the cross-border leasing of railway material, and the applicability of Belgian law on such a transaction.

Stibbe assisted a leading Belgian telecom operator in negotiations with a major European telecom operator on the offering of triple play (internet access, telephony and television) services on the Belgian market.

Stibbe represented the Flemish Media Regulator before the Court of Appeal following a claim by various Belgian cable operators.

Stibbe assisted a major listed telecom player on its bid for the public procurement contract to be awarded by the three regions in Belgium regarding the introduction of a road charging system.

Stibbe assisted a worldwide seeds leader in negotiations on cooperation deals with competitors.

Stibbe assisted an artificial gravel manufacturer before the courts. The gravel contains recycled stainless steel slag which was allegedly inflating, causing damages to roads and buildings under which it had been placed.

Advising Canon on its EUR 730 million all cash public offer for all shares of Océ. Together, Canon and Océ aim to create the overall number one presence in the printing industry. Canon also agreed to pay EUR 65 million to buy Oce’s preferred shares.

Advising Super de Boer in relation to the EUR 550 million offer made by Jumbo Groep regarding the acquisition of the entire business of Super de Boer by means of an acquisition of all its assets and liabilities.