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Stibbe represents ABN AMRO Bank

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

DNB doet oproep groen herstel uit de coronacrisis

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) roept op tot een groen herstel uit de coronacrisis. Het uitstellen van noodzakelijke maatregelen tegen klimaatverandering vergroot het risico op een schoksgewijze transitie naar een klimaatneutrale economie.

Aanbevelingen van centrale banken en toezichthouders voor een betere beheersing van klimaat- en milieurisico’s

Het Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) heeft aanbevelingen gepubliceerd voor de beheersing van klimaat- en milieurisico’s. Klimaatverandering en milieuproblemen zijn niet alleen een bedreiging voor de samenleving.

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.

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.

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.

Implementation of new AML Directive and new list of high-risk countries

After discussions in the Dutch Parliament leading to a late implementation of the amendment of the fourth anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing directive, the Dutch implementation will most likely be in force before 18 May 2020. In addition,

Marc Fyon and Viktor Pokorny authored two articles on the new Belgian Companies Code

The two in-depth analyses examine, respectively, the impact of the reform on the governance of financial institutions and on financial transactions, and the new form of limited company ("Société à responsabilité limitée"/"Besloten vennootschap").

Reputation assessment to be introduced for UBOs of several regulated institutions

On 21 April 2020, the legislative proposal for the Financial Markets Repair Act 2020 (the “Proposal”) was submitted to Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer). The Proposal repairs deficiencies and omissions that have occurred in the implementation in Dutch law o

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

COVID-19 and the Financial Markets

As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, companies face various legal issues related to the disease and its spread. These issues result in disruption to business, alongside the related regulatory and contractual implications. The crisis is severely affecting

Bill of law on interest and royalties paid to non-cooperative jurisdictions

The Luxembourg Government proposes to introduce the non-deductibility of interest and royalties expenses of a Luxembourg taxpayer towards collective entities located in a blacklisted jurisdiction.

How to meet (Dutch) substance requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Measures taken by multiple jurisdictions in an attempt to stop the spread of the corona virus (COVID-19) affect many people and businesses.

Will the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on financial covenants?

As it is expected that the coronavirus outbreak will negatively affect the operations of companies in a wide variety of sectors, any consequent breaches of financial covenants are likely inevitable.

Draft bill of law regarding certain payments to non-cooperative jurisdictions

Luxembourg's Government announces draft bill of law addressing interest/royalties payments to related entities established in a country or territory listed under the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.

DAC 6 introduced under Luxembourg law

On 21 March 2020, the Luxembourg Parliament voted to approve the law implementing the Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 which introduces disclosure obligations for intermediaries and taxpayers of certain reportable cross-border arrangements (the “Law”).

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