18 results Updated FAQ clarifies that listed companies do not have to register their UBO in Belgium The Belgian AML Act does not provide an exemption for listed companies regarding the registration of their UBO. According to a recently updated government FAQ, however, listed companies do not have to register their UBO. 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 several banks in the aftermath of the Lernaut & Hauspie debacle Stibbe represented Artesia Bank Nederland in the Lernout & Hauspie case before the Court of Appeal in Ghent regarding the possible confiscation of shares worth EUR 30 million. We also assisted Dexia Bank in the L&H case before Belgium's Supreme Court. Stibbe represents Belgian Ministry of Finance Stibbe represented the Ministry of Finance in annulment proceedings pursued by the Flemish Bar Council before the Constitutional Court against the Belgian Preventative Money Laundering Act. Stibbe represents aviation client Stibbe represented an aviation client before a Belgian criminal court in a liability case relating to the fire in a hangar at the Belgian National Airport. Stibbe advises clients on delisting from Iran Sanction list Stibbe assisted a number of clients in obtaining a delisting from the Iran Sanction list and in obtaining clearance for financial flows from Iran to our clients' subsidiaries. Stibbe represents Flemish Media Regulator Stibbe represented the Flemish Media Regulator before the Court of Appeal following a claim by various Belgian cable operators. Stibbe advises Isabel Stibbe advised Isabel, an international banking automation and electronic invoicing services provider, on its business model of trust services and compliance with various regulatory bodies. Stibbe represents retail company Stibbe represented an upmarket department store company in the highly publicized proceedings before Belgium’s Supreme Court (Hof van Cassatie/Cour de cassation) regarding the validity of the national sales period legislation in light of EU law. Stibbe represents the Flemish Region Stibbe assisted the Flemish Region in an EU litigation by defending its interests based on Article 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU, previously Article 226 TEC). Stibbe represented several clients in an EU inquiry on alleged forgery and public procurement cases Stibbe assisted clients from a range of sectors in an inquiry conducted by the Anti-Fraud Office of the European Union concerning alleged forgery and public procurement cases within the EU. 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. Deadline for UBO information filing postponed (again) The Belgian Minister of Finance has announced that the 31 March 2019 deadline for filing the UBO information regarding Belgian companies, non-profit associations, foundations, trusts, fiduciaries, and similar legal entity structures will be postponed. Contracts & Corona: force majeure and related topics The spread of the coronavirus may have some consequences that affect your ability to perform your obligations under your contracts, or your co-contractors’ ability to perform theirs. We provide some insight on a few pressing questions. Stibbe advises major European retailer Stibbe represented a major European retailer on the largest cartel investigation ever in Belgium regarding DPH products (drugstore, perfume, and hygienic products). Stibbe advises warehouse operator in the port of Antwerp Stibbe assisted a warehousing company in the port of Antwerp in the competition law investigation, provisional measures, and appeal proceedings regarding alleged abuse of a dominant position for the load out of certified LIFFE coffee in the port. Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024. Stibbe continues to support law incubator project IusStart in new academic year Stibbe continues its involvement in KU Leuven's IusStart, aiding tech start-ups with legal challenges in commercial, IP, and IT law, alongside final-year law students, coaches, and lawyers.
Updated FAQ clarifies that listed companies do not have to register their UBO in Belgium The Belgian AML Act does not provide an exemption for listed companies regarding the registration of their UBO. According to a recently updated government FAQ, however, listed companies do not have to register their UBO.
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 several banks in the aftermath of the Lernaut & Hauspie debacle Stibbe represented Artesia Bank Nederland in the Lernout & Hauspie case before the Court of Appeal in Ghent regarding the possible confiscation of shares worth EUR 30 million. We also assisted Dexia Bank in the L&H case before Belgium's Supreme Court.
Stibbe represents Belgian Ministry of Finance Stibbe represented the Ministry of Finance in annulment proceedings pursued by the Flemish Bar Council before the Constitutional Court against the Belgian Preventative Money Laundering Act.
Stibbe represents aviation client Stibbe represented an aviation client before a Belgian criminal court in a liability case relating to the fire in a hangar at the Belgian National Airport.
Stibbe advises clients on delisting from Iran Sanction list Stibbe assisted a number of clients in obtaining a delisting from the Iran Sanction list and in obtaining clearance for financial flows from Iran to our clients' subsidiaries.
Stibbe represents Flemish Media Regulator Stibbe represented the Flemish Media Regulator before the Court of Appeal following a claim by various Belgian cable operators.
Stibbe advises Isabel Stibbe advised Isabel, an international banking automation and electronic invoicing services provider, on its business model of trust services and compliance with various regulatory bodies.
Stibbe represents retail company Stibbe represented an upmarket department store company in the highly publicized proceedings before Belgium’s Supreme Court (Hof van Cassatie/Cour de cassation) regarding the validity of the national sales period legislation in light of EU law.
Stibbe represents the Flemish Region Stibbe assisted the Flemish Region in an EU litigation by defending its interests based on Article 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU, previously Article 226 TEC).
Stibbe represented several clients in an EU inquiry on alleged forgery and public procurement cases Stibbe assisted clients from a range of sectors in an inquiry conducted by the Anti-Fraud Office of the European Union concerning alleged forgery and public procurement cases within the EU.
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.
Deadline for UBO information filing postponed (again) The Belgian Minister of Finance has announced that the 31 March 2019 deadline for filing the UBO information regarding Belgian companies, non-profit associations, foundations, trusts, fiduciaries, and similar legal entity structures will be postponed.
Contracts & Corona: force majeure and related topics The spread of the coronavirus may have some consequences that affect your ability to perform your obligations under your contracts, or your co-contractors’ ability to perform theirs. We provide some insight on a few pressing questions.
Stibbe advises major European retailer Stibbe represented a major European retailer on the largest cartel investigation ever in Belgium regarding DPH products (drugstore, perfume, and hygienic products).
Stibbe advises warehouse operator in the port of Antwerp Stibbe assisted a warehousing company in the port of Antwerp in the competition law investigation, provisional measures, and appeal proceedings regarding alleged abuse of a dominant position for the load out of certified LIFFE coffee in the port.
Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024.
Stibbe continues to support law incubator project IusStart in new academic year Stibbe continues its involvement in KU Leuven's IusStart, aiding tech start-ups with legal challenges in commercial, IP, and IT law, alongside final-year law students, coaches, and lawyers.