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How the Rotterdam Court Ruling affects the registration regime for Crypto Services Providers in the Netherlands

On 4/10/2023, the District Court of Rotterdam ruled that the Dutch registration regime for crypto services providers goes beyond the scope of the registration requirement set out in the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Directive.

Stibbe appoints Sabrina Lai Cheong as Counsel

Stibbe proudly announces the promotion of Sabrina Lai Cheong to Counsel in the Corporate and M&A practice of its Luxembourg office.

Stibbe Brussels appoints five new Counsel

Stibbe Brussels has promoted Bastiaan Schelstraete (Environment & Planning), Stefanie François (Environment & Planning), David Verwaerde (Dispute Resolution), Lizelotte De Maeyer (Tax) and Pieter-Jan Leemen (Banking & Finance) to Counsel.

Stibbe Luxembourg appoints new Executive Partner

Bernard Beerens succeeds Gérald Origer as Executive Partner of Stibbe Luxembourg as of 1 January, 2022.

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.

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.

Stibbe advises InPost

Stibbe acts as lead counsel to InPost on its IPO and listing on Euronext Amsterdam.

The Dutch scheme – highlights of the 10 judgments rendered to date

On 1 January 2021, the Act on confirmation of private restructuring plans (Wet homologatie onderhands akkoord, the "Dutch Scheme") came into effect.

How certain elements of the Dutch scheme may (or may not) affect ISDA Master Agreements

On 1 January 2021, the legislative framework for court-approved restructurings of debts outside formal insolvency proceedings (hereafter referred to as the ‘Dutch scheme’, or simply, the ‘scheme’) entered into force.

European Commission publishes major anti-money laundering legislative proposals

On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a new legislative package containing significant changes to the applicable anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regime.

Private Equity in the Netherlands: Tax Update 2022

In today’s rapidly changing tax environment, it is important to be aware of all relevant tax developments. In the past months, several new tax rules have been implemented or announced.

New double tax treaty concluded between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom: changes ahead

Luxembourg and the United Kingdom signed a new Double Tax Treaty on 7 June 2022 which includes several changes that might have an effect on investments involving the two jurisdictions.

Dutch Spring Memorandum, EU’s DEBRA Proposal and the 2021 Annual Report Advance Tax Rulings

On Friday 20 May 2022, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2022 Spring Memorandum (Voorjaarsnota), including various proposed amendments that are relevant to international businesses, On 11 May 2022. the EU Commission issued a draft directive pro

Introduction of the banking oath in Belgium

On January 15, the law introducing the banking oath and ethical rules in the banking sector was published in the Belgian Official Gazette.

Stibbe advised Q-Park on its refinancing transaction

Stibbe advised Q-Park, a leading owner and operator of parking facilities across seven Western European countries, on the successful completion of a transaction which included issuing new notes.

Stibbe advises Q-Park on its July 2024 refinancing transaction

Stibbe has advised Q-Park, a leading operator of parking facilities in seven Western European countries, on its latest refinancing transaction.

Niek Groenendijk

Senior Associate Amsterdam

Nienke Rozeman