632 results Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as ‘qualified entities’ By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as ‘qualified entities’ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers. Oneerlijk handelspraktijken: misleiding en agressie op het internet Tom Verdonk en Robin Tess Bolland duiken in de wereld van oneerlijke handelspraktijken in de digitale context. Ze bespreken o.a. de verschillende vormen van oneerlijke handelspraktijken en hoe hierop gehandhaafd wordt door toezichthouders. Court of Appeal rules on admissibility of antitrust follow-on damages claim under the old Dutch collective action regime The judgment of the Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch of 27 May 2025 concerns a collective action brought by Consumentenbond and Stichting Aequitas against Koninklijke Philips N.V. under the old Dutch collective action regime of Article 3:305a DCC. Stibbe represents Apple Inc. in class action for alleged abuse of dominance Stibbe is acting as Apple's defence counsel in a Dutch class action for alleged abuse of a dominance in relation to the App Store. Stibbe represented Sibelco/Eurogrit in asbestos matter Stibbe advised and litigated for Sibelco/Eurogrit after small quantities of asbestos were found in the blasting grit they produce. Stibbe defends KLM against greenwashing claims Fossielvrij NL has launched a greenwashing claim against Royal Dutch Airlines KLM, the first of its kind to be brought under the Dutch collective action regime. Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry against an opt-in system for unaddressed advertising material Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry in proceedings against the municipality of Amsterdam. Stibbe represents Mercedes-Benz in class action concerning NOx emissions from diesel vehicles Stibbe is acting as defence counsel for Mercedes-Benz in mass litigation over allegations that the company installed prohibited defeat devices in its diesel-powered vehicles. Stibbe represented Vodafone in mass litigation concerning "all-in" subscriptions Stibbe acted as defence counsel for the telecom service provider Vodafone in mass litigation initiated by the Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond). Stibbe represents MAN Stibbe acts as co-counsel to MAN regarding the European Commission's finding of an antitrust infringement in the truck manufacturing industry. Stibbe defends EY in a class action re Airbus Stibbe defends EY in a class action on misrepresentations allegedly made by Airbus in connection with asserted irregularities for which Airbus entered into settlements with criminal justice authorities in France, the UK and the US in 2020. Quentin Declève Counsel Brussels Court of Appeal rules on limitation period for follow-on claims under Brazilian law in antitrust damages case concerning the cathode-ray tube markets On 17 June 2025, The Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch rendered a judgment in antitrust follow-on damages litigation concerning the cathode-ray tube markets, ruling on – amongst other things – the commencement of the limitation. Stibbe advises Jumbo family Van Eerd on acquisition of Hema Stibbe advised Mississippi Ventures, the investment vehicle of the Van Eerd family (owners of supermarket chain Jumbo), on the acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent of the shares in HEMA. Stibbe adviseert Jumbo-familie Van Eerd bij overname HEMA Stibbe heeft Mississippi Ventures, het investeringsvehikel van de familie Van Eerd (eigenaar van supermarktketen Jumbo), geadviseerd bij de overname van de overige 50 procent van de aandelen in HEMA. DNB and AFM Joint Report on digital dependence in the financial sector On 20 October 2025, the Dutch Central Bank and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets published a joint report on the current state of financial sector’s dependence on non-European IT Infrastructure. Stibbe contributes to The International Comparative Legal Guide Jeroen Smits and Ingrid Viertelhauzen contributed the Netherlands Chapter to the International Comparative Legal Guide – Alternative Investment Funds 2025. 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. Pagination Previous page Page 33 Page 34 Current page 35 Page 36 Next page
Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as ‘qualified entities’ By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as ‘qualified entities’ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers.
Oneerlijk handelspraktijken: misleiding en agressie op het internet Tom Verdonk en Robin Tess Bolland duiken in de wereld van oneerlijke handelspraktijken in de digitale context. Ze bespreken o.a. de verschillende vormen van oneerlijke handelspraktijken en hoe hierop gehandhaafd wordt door toezichthouders.
Court of Appeal rules on admissibility of antitrust follow-on damages claim under the old Dutch collective action regime The judgment of the Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch of 27 May 2025 concerns a collective action brought by Consumentenbond and Stichting Aequitas against Koninklijke Philips N.V. under the old Dutch collective action regime of Article 3:305a DCC.
Stibbe represents Apple Inc. in class action for alleged abuse of dominance Stibbe is acting as Apple's defence counsel in a Dutch class action for alleged abuse of a dominance in relation to the App Store.
Stibbe represented Sibelco/Eurogrit in asbestos matter Stibbe advised and litigated for Sibelco/Eurogrit after small quantities of asbestos were found in the blasting grit they produce.
Stibbe defends KLM against greenwashing claims Fossielvrij NL has launched a greenwashing claim against Royal Dutch Airlines KLM, the first of its kind to be brought under the Dutch collective action regime.
Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry against an opt-in system for unaddressed advertising material Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry in proceedings against the municipality of Amsterdam.
Stibbe represents Mercedes-Benz in class action concerning NOx emissions from diesel vehicles Stibbe is acting as defence counsel for Mercedes-Benz in mass litigation over allegations that the company installed prohibited defeat devices in its diesel-powered vehicles.
Stibbe represented Vodafone in mass litigation concerning "all-in" subscriptions Stibbe acted as defence counsel for the telecom service provider Vodafone in mass litigation initiated by the Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond).
Stibbe represents MAN Stibbe acts as co-counsel to MAN regarding the European Commission's finding of an antitrust infringement in the truck manufacturing industry.
Stibbe defends EY in a class action re Airbus Stibbe defends EY in a class action on misrepresentations allegedly made by Airbus in connection with asserted irregularities for which Airbus entered into settlements with criminal justice authorities in France, the UK and the US in 2020.
Court of Appeal rules on limitation period for follow-on claims under Brazilian law in antitrust damages case concerning the cathode-ray tube markets On 17 June 2025, The Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch rendered a judgment in antitrust follow-on damages litigation concerning the cathode-ray tube markets, ruling on – amongst other things – the commencement of the limitation.
Stibbe advises Jumbo family Van Eerd on acquisition of Hema Stibbe advised Mississippi Ventures, the investment vehicle of the Van Eerd family (owners of supermarket chain Jumbo), on the acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent of the shares in HEMA.
Stibbe adviseert Jumbo-familie Van Eerd bij overname HEMA Stibbe heeft Mississippi Ventures, het investeringsvehikel van de familie Van Eerd (eigenaar van supermarktketen Jumbo), geadviseerd bij de overname van de overige 50 procent van de aandelen in HEMA.
DNB and AFM Joint Report on digital dependence in the financial sector On 20 October 2025, the Dutch Central Bank and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets published a joint report on the current state of financial sector’s dependence on non-European IT Infrastructure.
Stibbe contributes to The International Comparative Legal Guide Jeroen Smits and Ingrid Viertelhauzen contributed the Netherlands Chapter to the International Comparative Legal Guide – Alternative Investment Funds 2025.
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.