23 results Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence On 23 February 2022 the European Commission (the "Commission") published a proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the "CSDD proposal"). The ECN+ Directive implemented in Belgium and introduction of merger filing fees On 7 March 2022, the Act implementing the ECN+ Directive into Belgian law was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. The Act entered into force on 17 March 2022. ICO to impose record-breaking fines for inadequate security measures and data breaches Though the European data protection authorities have taken their time in enforcing the GDPR two announcements by the ICO in the UK regarding proposed fines for British Airways and Marriott demonstrate that large fines are about to start landing regularly. How to cope with data protection rules in times of the coronavirus pandemic? Privacy issues are very pertinent in the fight against the coronavirus. Also in times of a global pandemic, general data protection restrictions must be respected. This section will focus on a number of considerations that can be taken into account. Stibbe announces new Counsel and Of Counsel appointments Brussels, 9 January 2020 – The Brussels office of Stibbe has promoted Delphine Gillet, Jan Proesmans and Sophie Bourgois to Counsel and Elisabeth Baeyens to Of Counsel. Stibbe expands EU/competition practice with new partner Sophie Van Besien Brussels, 9 December 2019 – Stibbe welcomes EU law, competition, and regulated markets lawyer Sophie Van Besien as a new partner in its Brussels office. Her expertise will enhance Stibbe’s service offering in the Benelux and contribute to the further deve Stibbe advises Smurfit Kappa Stibbe is advising Smurfit Kappa on the acquisition of Reparenco for approximately €460 million. Pieter Schütte co-chairs 7th Annual Corporate Governance Conference On 2 & 3 December the IBA will be hosting the 7th Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Frankfurt. Pieter Schütte will co-chair the two-day conference. Astrid Helstone will co-chair a panel discussion on ‘Employee Representation'. Muriël Rosing on panel for GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight The Global Investigations Review is organising the ‘GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight’. During the conference, Muriël Rosing will attend and speak at the panel “The view from continental Europe – key trends impacting compliance and investigations”. 'GDPR 360°' - Interaction between GDPR and other key legal domains Erik Valgaeren, Partner TMT, and his team organize a seminar which focuses on the interaction between GDPR and litigation, corporate law, administrative law and employment law. Stibbe welcomes Philip De Roo as Counsel Stibbe welcomes employment law expert Philip De Roo as new Counsel in its Brussels office. Philip strengthens Stibbe’s Employment, Benefits and Pensions practice as of 3 July 2023. Commission publishes PSD3 and PSR Proposal; a tightening of the regulation of payment services providers in the EU On June 28, 2023, the European Commission published a set of new legislative proposals, including PSD3, aimed at ushering in the digital era for payments and the broader financial sector, with a particular focus on consumers. The latest Legal Updates straight to your mailbox We publish high-quality legal knowledge and insights on our website on a daily basis. If you would like to be promptly informed about the latest developments within your areas of interest, we invite you to sign up for our Legal Updates. One year of GDPR - The regulatory warm-up The first year of the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is over. Data Protection & Employment Law: Can They Be Reconciled? At the GDPR 360° seminar, Carol Evrard, Erik Valgaeren, Jérôme Aubertin and Cyril Fischer discussed some of the numerous interrelations between data protection and employment law. 15 aspects of Brexit you did not know A Brexit without a deal, or with a deal that does not cover all relevant aspects, is still a potential scenario. We have highlighted a number of unexpected legal consequences of Brexit in such a no deal or incomplete deal scenario. Stibbe advises Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC Stibbe advised private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC on the dual-track exit process of Mauser Group N.V., a global producer of industrial packaging. Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of Continental Bakeries by Goldman Sachs and The Silverfern Group of NPM Capital, a subsidiary of SHV. Continental Bakeries is a leading European bakery group which produces typical Dutch cookies. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Next page
Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence On 23 February 2022 the European Commission (the "Commission") published a proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the "CSDD proposal").
The ECN+ Directive implemented in Belgium and introduction of merger filing fees On 7 March 2022, the Act implementing the ECN+ Directive into Belgian law was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. The Act entered into force on 17 March 2022.
ICO to impose record-breaking fines for inadequate security measures and data breaches Though the European data protection authorities have taken their time in enforcing the GDPR two announcements by the ICO in the UK regarding proposed fines for British Airways and Marriott demonstrate that large fines are about to start landing regularly.
How to cope with data protection rules in times of the coronavirus pandemic? Privacy issues are very pertinent in the fight against the coronavirus. Also in times of a global pandemic, general data protection restrictions must be respected. This section will focus on a number of considerations that can be taken into account.
Stibbe announces new Counsel and Of Counsel appointments Brussels, 9 January 2020 – The Brussels office of Stibbe has promoted Delphine Gillet, Jan Proesmans and Sophie Bourgois to Counsel and Elisabeth Baeyens to Of Counsel.
Stibbe expands EU/competition practice with new partner Sophie Van Besien Brussels, 9 December 2019 – Stibbe welcomes EU law, competition, and regulated markets lawyer Sophie Van Besien as a new partner in its Brussels office. Her expertise will enhance Stibbe’s service offering in the Benelux and contribute to the further deve
Stibbe advises Smurfit Kappa Stibbe is advising Smurfit Kappa on the acquisition of Reparenco for approximately €460 million.
Pieter Schütte co-chairs 7th Annual Corporate Governance Conference On 2 & 3 December the IBA will be hosting the 7th Annual Corporate Governance Conference in Frankfurt. Pieter Schütte will co-chair the two-day conference. Astrid Helstone will co-chair a panel discussion on ‘Employee Representation'.
Muriël Rosing on panel for GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight The Global Investigations Review is organising the ‘GIR Interactive Regional Spotlight’. During the conference, Muriël Rosing will attend and speak at the panel “The view from continental Europe – key trends impacting compliance and investigations”.
'GDPR 360°' - Interaction between GDPR and other key legal domains Erik Valgaeren, Partner TMT, and his team organize a seminar which focuses on the interaction between GDPR and litigation, corporate law, administrative law and employment law.
Stibbe welcomes Philip De Roo as Counsel Stibbe welcomes employment law expert Philip De Roo as new Counsel in its Brussels office. Philip strengthens Stibbe’s Employment, Benefits and Pensions practice as of 3 July 2023.
Commission publishes PSD3 and PSR Proposal; a tightening of the regulation of payment services providers in the EU On June 28, 2023, the European Commission published a set of new legislative proposals, including PSD3, aimed at ushering in the digital era for payments and the broader financial sector, with a particular focus on consumers.
The latest Legal Updates straight to your mailbox We publish high-quality legal knowledge and insights on our website on a daily basis. If you would like to be promptly informed about the latest developments within your areas of interest, we invite you to sign up for our Legal Updates.
One year of GDPR - The regulatory warm-up The first year of the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is over.
Data Protection & Employment Law: Can They Be Reconciled? At the GDPR 360° seminar, Carol Evrard, Erik Valgaeren, Jérôme Aubertin and Cyril Fischer discussed some of the numerous interrelations between data protection and employment law.
15 aspects of Brexit you did not know A Brexit without a deal, or with a deal that does not cover all relevant aspects, is still a potential scenario. We have highlighted a number of unexpected legal consequences of Brexit in such a no deal or incomplete deal scenario.
Stibbe advises Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC Stibbe advised private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC on the dual-track exit process of Mauser Group N.V., a global producer of industrial packaging.
Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of Continental Bakeries by Goldman Sachs and The Silverfern Group of NPM Capital, a subsidiary of SHV. Continental Bakeries is a leading European bakery group which produces typical Dutch cookies.