32 results Proposal to amend European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in context of Fit-for-55 One component of the Fit-for-55 climate package is a revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to allow the ETS to also contribute to the target of 55% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990. Paper Dutch Transformation Forum: New value in a new sustainable future Anna Collignon, Marieke Driessen, Valérie van ‘t Lam, Martin In de Braekt and Tom Barkhuysen authored a short paper included in Dutch Transformation Forum’s publication on the road to a sustainable future. Brexit and Private International Law (Part 1 of 2) Since 1 January 2021, EU regulations simplifying cross-border litigation no longer apply in relation to the UK and – in most cases – to parties based in the UK. The Clean Air Agreement and industry: Dutch government aims to tighten emission requirements On 26 March 2021, the implementation agenda for the Clean Air Agreement was presented to the House of Representatives. This marks the start of a process of concretizing the arrangements for emission reduction, as laid down in the Clean Air Agreement. Financial Regulatory – Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention. Supreme Court abandons distinction between primary-coverage clauses and preventive-warranty clauses. Good riddance? The Dutch Supreme Court handed down an important decision on 16 February 2024 on the restrictive standard of reasonableness and fairness with respect to insurance policies. De overheid betaalt een opgelegde dwangsom niet. Wat nu? De overheid houdt zich doorgaans aan haar verplichtingen uit rechterlijke uitspraken. Maar het komt voor dat de overheid dat om wat voor reden dan ook toch niet doet. Legal trend: climate change litigation The Urgenda case against the Dutch government sets a precedent for climate litigation. With similar cases pending, this blog offers updates on climate change litigation. Audit firms and accountant's duty of care towards third parties The Dutch Supreme Court recently decided (ECLI:NL:HR:2019:744) that the standard for audit firms' and accountants' duty of care towards third parties is in essence no different than the general duty of care under Dutch tort law [...]. Double roles in attributing knowledge The knowledge of a person who in fact runs a company can be attributed to the company if the sole director and shareholder is a 'straw man', the Supreme Court confirmed in a judgment of 29 March 2019. Negotiating a contract under conditions; subject to approval In Dutch legal practice, one of the most common conditions is the reservation of approval or the “subject to approval” clause. Unauthorized representation: commitment of the principal to the agreement In Dutch commercial legal practice, contracting parties frequently act as representatives of a company. The capacity of contracting parties and (commercial) contracts Under Dutch law, a general principle is that contracting parties conclude agreements in their own name, i.e. they conclude agreements for themselves. Dutch State breached duty of care in providing information to victims and surviving relatives of plane crash Earlier this year, the District Court in The Hague ruled that the Dutch State is liable vis-à-vis the victims and surviving relatives of a 1992 plane crash in Faro, Portugal. The European Climate Law explained Co-legislators on the European Climate Law reached a provisional agreement on April 21, 2021. This Climate Law is one of the key elements of the European Green Deal, published by the European Commission in December 2019. Legal sponsorship of Wildlife Justice Commission We take great pride in our longstanding partnership with the Wildlife Justice Commission, serving as one of their legal sponsors. Stibbe contributes to CFO Forum 2024 Marieke Driessen, Derk Lemstra and Rogier Raas participated in the CFO Forum - The Annual Meeting 2024, organised by our partner Transformation Forums, on 23 May 2024. You can read the insights of the meeting in the report. ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page
Proposal to amend European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in context of Fit-for-55 One component of the Fit-for-55 climate package is a revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) to allow the ETS to also contribute to the target of 55% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 compared to 1990.
Paper Dutch Transformation Forum: New value in a new sustainable future Anna Collignon, Marieke Driessen, Valérie van ‘t Lam, Martin In de Braekt and Tom Barkhuysen authored a short paper included in Dutch Transformation Forum’s publication on the road to a sustainable future.
Brexit and Private International Law (Part 1 of 2) Since 1 January 2021, EU regulations simplifying cross-border litigation no longer apply in relation to the UK and – in most cases – to parties based in the UK.
The Clean Air Agreement and industry: Dutch government aims to tighten emission requirements On 26 March 2021, the implementation agenda for the Clean Air Agreement was presented to the House of Representatives. This marks the start of a process of concretizing the arrangements for emission reduction, as laid down in the Clean Air Agreement.
Financial Regulatory – Update Q1 2021 Traditionally, 1 January (and 1 July) each year is a date on which new Dutch financial regulations enter into force. This year, the amendments to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act are relatively few, but other developments are worthy of attention.
Supreme Court abandons distinction between primary-coverage clauses and preventive-warranty clauses. Good riddance? The Dutch Supreme Court handed down an important decision on 16 February 2024 on the restrictive standard of reasonableness and fairness with respect to insurance policies.
De overheid betaalt een opgelegde dwangsom niet. Wat nu? De overheid houdt zich doorgaans aan haar verplichtingen uit rechterlijke uitspraken. Maar het komt voor dat de overheid dat om wat voor reden dan ook toch niet doet.
Legal trend: climate change litigation The Urgenda case against the Dutch government sets a precedent for climate litigation. With similar cases pending, this blog offers updates on climate change litigation.
Audit firms and accountant's duty of care towards third parties The Dutch Supreme Court recently decided (ECLI:NL:HR:2019:744) that the standard for audit firms' and accountants' duty of care towards third parties is in essence no different than the general duty of care under Dutch tort law [...].
Double roles in attributing knowledge The knowledge of a person who in fact runs a company can be attributed to the company if the sole director and shareholder is a 'straw man', the Supreme Court confirmed in a judgment of 29 March 2019.
Negotiating a contract under conditions; subject to approval In Dutch legal practice, one of the most common conditions is the reservation of approval or the “subject to approval” clause.
Unauthorized representation: commitment of the principal to the agreement In Dutch commercial legal practice, contracting parties frequently act as representatives of a company.
The capacity of contracting parties and (commercial) contracts Under Dutch law, a general principle is that contracting parties conclude agreements in their own name, i.e. they conclude agreements for themselves.
Dutch State breached duty of care in providing information to victims and surviving relatives of plane crash Earlier this year, the District Court in The Hague ruled that the Dutch State is liable vis-à-vis the victims and surviving relatives of a 1992 plane crash in Faro, Portugal.
The European Climate Law explained Co-legislators on the European Climate Law reached a provisional agreement on April 21, 2021. This Climate Law is one of the key elements of the European Green Deal, published by the European Commission in December 2019.
Legal sponsorship of Wildlife Justice Commission We take great pride in our longstanding partnership with the Wildlife Justice Commission, serving as one of their legal sponsors.
Stibbe contributes to CFO Forum 2024 Marieke Driessen, Derk Lemstra and Rogier Raas participated in the CFO Forum - The Annual Meeting 2024, organised by our partner Transformation Forums, on 23 May 2024. You can read the insights of the meeting in the report.
ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.