508 results Sam Stap Associate Amsterdam eIDAS 2.0: Key Implications for Financial Institutions in the Dutch Market The entry into force of eIDAS 2.0 marks a significant shift in Europe’s digital identity framework. Stibbe assists Hivest Capital Partners with the acquisition of a participation in Novasol Chemicals Group Stibbe assisted European private equity firm Hivest Capital Partners with the acquisition of a participation in Novasol Chemicals, a global specialty chemicals distributor headquartered in Belgium. Stibbe advised VCK Holding on the sale of VCK Port Logistics to Maja Stuwadoors Groep Stibbe advised VCK Holding on the sale of VCK Port Logistics to Maja Stuwadoors Groep (with the Swiss company Nova Marine Carriers, the German company Aug. Bolten Wm. Miller’s Nachfolgeren, and the Spanish company Ership Group as shareholders). Developments around the termination of LIBOR and its replacement benchmarks This contribution discusses developments around the termination of LIBOR and its replacement benchmarks. Stibbe advised MultiSafePay Stibbe advised MultiSafePay on all corporate and financial regulatory aspects of the acquisition of MultisafePay by ANT. Financing the ESG transition After years of new ESG legislative initiatives for the financial markets in Europe, a new (geo-)political reality is changing views and approaches on ESG. Digital operational resilience as key priority for financial institutions Financial institutions and third party ICT providers will have to strengthen their IT security organisations, as the European Digital Operational Resilience Act is expected to be fully applicable in early 2025 after a two-year implementation period. European Commission clarifies SFDR Level 1 Requirements On 6 July 2021, the European Commission adopted the much-awaited decision C(2021) 4858 final which provides very useful answers to the questions raised by the European Supervisory Authorities on priority issues relating to the application of the SFDR. The Draghi Report: a reality check for ESG regulation in the EU On 17 September 2024, former president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi published his report to the European Commission with observations on Europe’s sustainable competitiveness and recommendations for Europe’s future. Stibbe advises Banqup on additional shareholder funding and the sale of its Baltic operations Stibbe has advised Banqup on securing a subordinated shareholder loan, recalibrating the financial covenant framework under its existing senior facilities agreement, and signing a share purchase agreement for the sale of its Baltic operations. Stibbe advises the Dutch State on government support to Avantium Stibbe advised the State of the Netherlands on the terms of the government support by way of participation in Avantium N.V.'s €65 million rights offering. Digital Law Up(to)date: New Royal decree completes Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers The Belgian Gazette published a Royal decree completing the Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers. The decree enters into force on 1 May 2022. Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers. The top five points for corporate borrowers to protect themselves against bank insolvency in Europe and elsewhere Here are five steps that corporate borrowers can take to protect themselves against the fall-out of their financing banks’ insolvency. Luxembourg Tax Authorities issue guidance on reverse hybrid rules The Luxembourg Tax Authorities (“LTA”) published a circular letter concerning the application of the reverse hybrid rules (the “Circular”) . The Circular provides guidance on the determination of tax owed by Luxembourg reverse hybrid entities. The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Stibbe assists Schoolkracht Stibbe assisted Schoolkracht, a private consortium consisting of AG Real Estate, EPICO², Rebel and Ethias, with the realisation of a DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain) programme for the first cluster of 27 Schools of Flanders. Pagination Previous page Page 24 Current page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Next page
eIDAS 2.0: Key Implications for Financial Institutions in the Dutch Market The entry into force of eIDAS 2.0 marks a significant shift in Europe’s digital identity framework.
Stibbe assists Hivest Capital Partners with the acquisition of a participation in Novasol Chemicals Group Stibbe assisted European private equity firm Hivest Capital Partners with the acquisition of a participation in Novasol Chemicals, a global specialty chemicals distributor headquartered in Belgium.
Stibbe advised VCK Holding on the sale of VCK Port Logistics to Maja Stuwadoors Groep Stibbe advised VCK Holding on the sale of VCK Port Logistics to Maja Stuwadoors Groep (with the Swiss company Nova Marine Carriers, the German company Aug. Bolten Wm. Miller’s Nachfolgeren, and the Spanish company Ership Group as shareholders).
Developments around the termination of LIBOR and its replacement benchmarks This contribution discusses developments around the termination of LIBOR and its replacement benchmarks.
Stibbe advised MultiSafePay Stibbe advised MultiSafePay on all corporate and financial regulatory aspects of the acquisition of MultisafePay by ANT.
Financing the ESG transition After years of new ESG legislative initiatives for the financial markets in Europe, a new (geo-)political reality is changing views and approaches on ESG.
Digital operational resilience as key priority for financial institutions Financial institutions and third party ICT providers will have to strengthen their IT security organisations, as the European Digital Operational Resilience Act is expected to be fully applicable in early 2025 after a two-year implementation period.
European Commission clarifies SFDR Level 1 Requirements On 6 July 2021, the European Commission adopted the much-awaited decision C(2021) 4858 final which provides very useful answers to the questions raised by the European Supervisory Authorities on priority issues relating to the application of the SFDR.
The Draghi Report: a reality check for ESG regulation in the EU On 17 September 2024, former president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi published his report to the European Commission with observations on Europe’s sustainable competitiveness and recommendations for Europe’s future.
Stibbe advises Banqup on additional shareholder funding and the sale of its Baltic operations Stibbe has advised Banqup on securing a subordinated shareholder loan, recalibrating the financial covenant framework under its existing senior facilities agreement, and signing a share purchase agreement for the sale of its Baltic operations.
Stibbe advises the Dutch State on government support to Avantium Stibbe advised the State of the Netherlands on the terms of the government support by way of participation in Avantium N.V.'s €65 million rights offering.
Digital Law Up(to)date: New Royal decree completes Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers The Belgian Gazette published a Royal decree completing the Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers. The decree enters into force on 1 May 2022.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers.
The top five points for corporate borrowers to protect themselves against bank insolvency in Europe and elsewhere Here are five steps that corporate borrowers can take to protect themselves against the fall-out of their financing banks’ insolvency.
Luxembourg Tax Authorities issue guidance on reverse hybrid rules The Luxembourg Tax Authorities (“LTA”) published a circular letter concerning the application of the reverse hybrid rules (the “Circular”) . The Circular provides guidance on the determination of tax owed by Luxembourg reverse hybrid entities.
The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Stibbe assists Schoolkracht Stibbe assisted Schoolkracht, a private consortium consisting of AG Real Estate, EPICO², Rebel and Ethias, with the realisation of a DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain) programme for the first cluster of 27 Schools of Flanders.