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Wetsvoorstel opheffing verpandingsverboden: (mogelijke) impact op de financieringspraktijk

Het op 2/6/2020 bij de Tweede Kamer ingediende wetsvoorstel opheffing verpandingsverboden beoogt de bestaande praktijk van het contractueel overeenkomen van verboden of beperkingen van de overdracht of verpanding van geldvorderingen op naam op te heffen.

Limitation in case of a deliberately hidden claim

Dutch law provides for an extension of the limitation period in relation to claims that were “deliberately hidden” from the creditor (article 3:321 (f) Dutch Civil Code).

Hof van Justitie laat windturbines over NIMBY-argument primeren

het Hof van Justitie oordeelt dat nationale regels inzake minimumafstanden voor hernieuwbare energie productie-installaties op hun proportionaliteit en noodzakelijkheid moeten worden getoetst in het licht van de streefcijfers inzake hernieuwbare energie.

Stibbe is representing one of the largest global trust banks in entrusted assets

Stibbe is representing one of the largest global trust banks in entrusted assets, in a dispute relating to the EUR 1.3 billion Ageas/Fortis settlement, which was declared binding by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal after years of mass damage claims.

Stibbe represents ABN AMRO Bank

Stibbe represented ABN AMRO Bank in a major cross-border dispute.

Accountants advising in real estate transactions: be aware of penalties in mortgage deeds

The Court of Appeal of Arnhem-Leeuwarden ruled on 3 March 2020 that an accountant did not properly advise her client with respect to a sale of real estate (ECLI:NL:GHARL:2020:1875).

‘Dutch scheme’ adopted by the Dutch Parliament's House of Representatives

On 26 May 2020, the Dutch Parliament’s House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) adopted the Act on confirmation of private restructuring plans (Wet homologatie onderhands akkoord (“WHOA”)). The next step will see the WHOA put to vote in the Senate.

Auditor liable for not including a provision for a third party claim?

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal of Arnhem-Leeuwarden dismissed a claim of the bankruptcy trustee of Welsec against an audit firm for failing to ensure that the audited company, Welsec, included a provision in its annual accounts for [...]

International Comparative Legal Guide to Restructuring & Insolvency 2020 - Belgium chapter

The Belgium Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Restructuring & Insolvency 2020 is online. Authored by Paul Van der Putten & Pieter Wouters, it covers key topics across 27 jurisdictions.

Stibbe advises Dutch State on support to Royal IHC

Stibbe is advising the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy on a short-term bridging loan and guarantee facility provided to the leading Dutch maritime player Royal IHC and on the acquisition of Royal IHC.

Stibbe in Amsterdam answers questions from consumers, small business foundations and NGOs about the coronavirus [updated]

In a special Q&A, lawyers from our Amsterdam office share their legal expertise and strive to provide answers to questions put to us by consumers, self-employed persons, enterprises large and small, foundations and NGOs as a result of the corona crisis.

Bespiegelingen over bewijs en waarheidsvinding naar aanleiding van een voorval in een politiecel

In de regel gaat het leggen van bewijsbeslag en het instellen van een exhibitievordering op grond van art. 843a Rv vooraf aan de procedure. In dit artikel gaat Tim de Greve in op het belang van een succesvolle exhibitievordering om zo de focus van het ges

Consultatie van de Wet CO2-heffing industrie: heffing én handel in dispensatierechten

Op 24 april 2020 startte de consulatie van de Wet CO2-heffing industrie. Het kabinet kondigde de CO2-heffing al aan in het Klimaatakkoord. De consultatie volgt bijna een jaar later op het wetsvoorstel minimum CO2- prijs elektriciteitsopwekking.

The Dutch government publishes an ambitious strategy and policy agenda on the development of the clean hydrogen market

The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy presented the ‘Government strategy on hydrogen’ (Kabinetsvisie Waterstof, also available in English) by means of a letter addressed to the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) on 30 March 2020.

Impact van de coronacrisis op ICT-overeenkomsten

De uitbraak van het coronavirus heeft gevolgen voor de gang van zaken binnen iedere organisatie. Mogelijk ook op uw contracten met leveranciers of juist afnemers van ICT. Het onderstaande overzicht bevat aandachtspunten voor het bepalen van uw positie ten

Coronavirus and insurance

The coronavirus will impact almost all aspects of the insurance sector and will trigger many insurance policies. It is important to analyse your insurance policy terms and conditions and to determine whether and to what extent you are covered.

Claims assigned to a litigation vehicle: who needs to prove what?

Two recent decisions from the Amsterdam Court of Appeal have confirmed that litigation vehicles cannot come empty-handed to the court, and should provide documentation regarding the assignments of claims they submit.

Temporary authorisations for certain biocidal products to tackle the Corona crisis: unusual times call for unusual (temporary) measures

The outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis has been officially acknowledged as a pandemic and public health crisis. In response, the Belgian authorities have decided to proceed with the grant of temporary authorisations for certain biocidal product types.

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