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European Court of Justice rules EY did not violate stand-still obligation in Danish merger

On 31 May 2018, the European Court of Justice ruled that Ernst & Young (EY) did not illegally implement the acquisition of KPMG Denmark (KPMG DK) before obtaining antitrust clearance.

Stibbe advises HKS Metals

Stibbe advised HKS Metals on the acquisition of Van Dalen Recycling. HKS Metals is the largest metal recycling company in the Netherlands and part of TSR/Remondis.

Stibbe advises Smurfit Kappa

Stibbe is advising Smurfit Kappa on the acquisition of Reparenco for approximately €460 million.

Stibbe represents Heineken

Stibbe acts as defence counsel for Heineken and its subsidiary Athenian Brewery in an action for damages brought by Vergina, a competitor on the Greek market, before the Amsterdam District Court.

District Court rules on the preliminary defences in CRT case

On 29 November 2017, the District Court of East-Brabant ruled in four separate judgments on preliminary defences raised by defendants in damages claims brought by various Brazilian claimants in relation to the alleged cartel in cathode ray tubes (CRT).

District Court Amsterdam rules real estate platform Funda did not abuse its dominant position

On 21 March 2018, the District Court of Amsterdam delivered its judgment in a dispute between two real estate associations (VBO Makelaars and NVM) over the online platform of Funda Real Estate (Funda).

Stibbe advises Grab

Stibbe advised Grab on the Dutch law aspects of the acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia operations.

First Dutch excessive pricing case in pharma may be expected soon

On 7 March 2018, the president of the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) together with two colleagues published a paper concerning the application of the competition rules in the pharmaceutical industry.

Stibbe advises ALD Automotive

Stibbe advised ALD Automotive, market leader in Belgium for full service leasing, car rental and fleet management, on the implementation of GDPR.

Stibbe advises Barry Callebaut

Stibbe advised Barry Callebaut in connection with a global data center governance project.

Het Besluit stikstofreductie en natuurverbetering is ter consultatie gegaan

De minister van LNV had er verschillende oppositiepartijen voor nodig, maar het is haar gelukt: begin december 2020 werd bekend dat er voldoende steun is voor de Wet stikstofreductie en natuurverbetering (ook wel: de stikstofwet, of de “Wsn”).

ACM study calls for regulation of Big Techs on payment market

The ACM’s market study, published on 1 December 2020, provides an overview of recent and upcoming developments concerning the role of Big Tech companies in both online and offline payment markets in the Netherlands.

Do the math: ACM publishes strategy on monitoring use algorithms

The ACM worries that the use of algorithms may lead to the creation of cartels, or nudge consumers towards a purchasing decision that is not in their best interest.

Amsterdam District Court puts a halt to unlimited forum shopping

On 25 November 2020, the Amsterdam District Court (the Court) declined jurisdiction over all non-Dutch defendants (the foreign defendants) in proceedings for compensation of damage based partly on an infringement of Article 101 TFEU.

Commission evaluates Antitrust Damages Directive: to be continued

On 14 December 2020, the Commission published a report on the implementation of the Antitrust Damages Directive (the Directive). The Commission observes a significant increase in antitrust damages actions since the adoption of the Directive.

(Geo)blockbuster: Canal+ ruling annuls commitment decision

A heads-up for companies seeking to settle in antitrust proceedings: commercially-affected third party complainants are not to be ignored.

Uitwisseling van persoonsgegevens met het Verenigd Koninkrijk

Uit de Brexit deal volgt dat gedurende de eerste 4 maanden van 2021 de doorgifte van persoonsgegevens naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk (“VK”) nog op dezelfde manier mag plaatsvinden als voorheen.

Never fear, a post-Brexit competition law checklist is here

On 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom completes the process of separating from the European Union. However, the split between the UK and EU regimes will be a gradual process rather than a swift surgical cut, due to the treatment of ongoing cases and vario

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