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ACM publishes key priorities for 2018 and 2019

On 13 February 2018, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) highlighted the key priorities it will pursue in 2018 and 2019.

ACM publishes position paper on market dominance by tech companies

On 1 February 2018, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) published a position paper setting out its strategy in relation to market dominance of internet and technology companies.

Court of Justice dismisses all appeals against cartel decision in the freight forwarding sector

On 1 February 2018, the European Court of Justice dismissed the appeals by several freight forwarders for their participation in various infringements in the sector for international air freight forwarding services.

The role of individuals in antitrust enforcement actions: it's personal!

Over the years, an increasing number of jurisdictions have decided to follow the U.S. example by making it possible to go not only after companies but also after individuals who were involved in violating competition rules.

Stibbe advises NRGValue

Stibbe advises NRGValue on the sale of its 97 site Esso branded network in the Netherlands to EG Group.

Stibbe advises on the construction of the Drentse Monden and Oostermoer wind farm

On 21 February 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Department of the Council of State rendered its judgment on the construction of the Drentse Monden and Oostermoer wind farm. The zoning plan and other permits are now irrevocable and the construction of

Who is a consumer? The dynamic approach to the concept of 'consumer' under the Brussels I Regulation

On 25 January 2018, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") rendered a preliminary ruling in a case between Austrian citizen Maximilian Schrems and online social network Facebook. The ruling is important for two reasons.

Stibbe advises on the construction of the Fryslân wind farm

On 11 July 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State rendered its judgment on, among other things, the zoning plan, the environmental permit and the Nature Conservation Act permit for the Fryslân wind farm. The objections to t

Stibbe advises on the construction of Oostpolder wind farm

On 4 July 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Department of the Council of State rendered its judgment on the permitting for wind farm Oostpolder.

Stibbe advises Elementis

Stibbe advises Elementis, a UK listed global specialty chemicals company, on the acquisition of Mondo Minerals Holdings B.V. for an enterprise value of $600 million on a cash and debt free basis.

General market studies are insufficient proof to establish dominance, two Dutch District Courts rule

In two recently published Dutch District Court judgments, the high evidentiary standard for invoking competition law arguments in civil proceedings was confirmed.

Court of Justice: Suppliers of luxury goods may prohibit their authorised distributors from selling on third party internet platforms

On 6 December 2017, the Court of Justice rendered its much anticipated judgment in a dispute between a supplier of luxury cosmetics (Coty) and one of its authorised resellers.

Court of Justice dismisses appeal by Telefónica on non-compete clause in telecoms transaction

On 13 December 2017, the Court of Justice dismissed the appeal brought by Telefónica against a judgment of the General Court (GC) regarding a non-compete agreement [see our July 2016 Newsletter].

Stibbe advises online housing service company

Stibbe advises an online housing company on matters concerning public law regulation.

Stibbe advises PostNL and ING

Stibbe advises PostNL and ING on the sale of their shares in book store chain Bruna to the Dutch publisher VBK (rebranded as Shared Stories Group).

Stibbe advises Heineken

Stibbe advises Heineken on its strategic partnership agreement with Sligro Food Group.

Stibbe advises gaming and entertainment company

Stibbe advises a gaming and entertainment company with regard to several casinos in different municipalities on whether municipal exploitation permits should be tendered and if so, under what conditions.

Stibbe advised Iret Development

Stibbe acted as counsel to Iret Develoment in its tendering procedure, development, and negotiations of the more than EUR 100 million public–private partnership (PPP) project, which is the new police headquarters building in Antwerp.

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