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Stibbe advises Rhône Group and The Chatterjee Group

Stibbe advised private equity firm Rhône Group and The Chatterjee Group on the joint acquisition of McDermott International, Inc.’s Lummus Technology Group.

Aansprakelijkheid van de Staat bij vliegtuigcrash in Faro

In haar uitspraak van 8 januari 2020 oordeelde Rechtbank Den Haag dat de Nederlandse Staat onrechtmatig heeft gehandeld jegens de slachtoffers en nabestaanden van de vliegramp in Faro (Portugal) in 1992, waarbij een Nederlands toestel was betrokken. De on

Public investment funds in the Netherlands - 2020

What does the fund registration process involve, e.g., what documents are required to be filed? What are the consequences for failing to register a fund that is required to be registered in Dutch jurisdiction? Or, What are the types of entities that can b

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).

Introduction of dividend withholding tax in relation to low tax jurisdictions as per 2024 and update Dutch double tax treaty policy

This Tax Alert will address two Dutch international tax policy proposals as included in letters that the Dutch State Secretary of Finance recently sent to the Dutch parliament on 29 May 2020. We note that the proposals are still subject to parliamentary d

Restructuring & Insolvency in the Netherlands - 2020

What duties and potential liabilities should the directors/managers have regard to when managing a company in financial difficulties? Is there a specific point at which a company must enter a restructuring or insolvency process?

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 'Netherlands Tax Firm of the Year'.

The International Tax Review has chosen our Amsterdam Tax team as 'Netherlands Tax Firm of the Year'. This is Stibbe's fourth recognition in recent years, after receiving this distinguished title in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

Perpetual securities not considered equity for Dutch corporate income tax purposes

In a decision of Friday 15 May 2020, the Dutch Supreme Court confirmed that fixed-to-floating rate perpetual equity securities (“perpetual securities”) should not be considered a “participation loan” (deelnemerschapslening) for Dutch tax purposes. Under D

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

Financial difficulties due to the coronavirus: what about taxes?

In the context of the coronavirus the Belgian tax authorities have issued aid measures concerning taxation with the aim of supporting enterprises and natural persons facing financial difficulties. This short read, provides an overview of these measures.

OECD issues guidance on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on tax treaties

As noted in our Short Read of 31 March 2020, multiple states have been implementing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines in an effort to stop the spread of the corona virus (COVID-19). Governments have also taken measures to mitigate the economic

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