874 results First trip around the sun: FSR – one year in review The Foreign Subsidies Regulation has celebrated one year of its application. Time for companies to take stock of the lessons learnt from key developments of this first year. However, ambiguities remain and more is yet to come. Watch this space! To Prove or Presume? The EC’s Draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuses The Commission recently published its Draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses of Dominance, which are meant to reflect the EU case law. However, they seem to deviate on important aspects, arguably simplifying the assessment for establishing an abuse. FDI screening guidance: shedding some light in the darkness The Dutch general investment screening regime came into effect in June 2023. Decisions are not yet publicly available. However, three guidance papers list the practical experience gained so far and help to assess whether a transaction is notifiable. Settlement procedure and fine for vertical price fixing in Belgium The Belgian Competition Authority imposed a fine of €490,112 on Le Creuset for vertical price fixing (also known as resale price maintenance). International Mobility – Dutch Tax and Social Security Considerations Johan Vrolijk and Lotte Hover-Boon conducted a webinar for Chambers and Partners, addressing certain Dutch tax and social security considerations related to international mobility. On repeat but louder: the ACM’s 2024 priorities On 23 January 2024, the ACM announced its priorities for 2024. The energy transition, the digital economy and sustainability are still on the ACM’s priority list, but now with better-equipped enforcement methods available. Verticale prijsbinding: handhaving, boetes en schadeclaims We bespreken de wijze waarop bedrijven hun afnemers ongeoorloofd dwingen tot het rekenen van minimumprijzen en waarom dat niet mag. De ACM handhaaft streng en leveranciers kunnen rekenen op hoge boetes en schadeclaims van gedupeerde consumenten. Commission steers market definition to the 21st century Companies have a new and improved tool for the competitive assessment of their conduct and intended acquisitions. The European Commission has updated its guidance on how to define relevant markets for the purpose of EU competition law enforcement. Luxembourg Tax Measures 2025 On 11 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament approved bills introducing major tax reforms to support businesses and individuals and providing long-awaited clarifications. Stibbe strengthens Corporate, Employment and Tax practices with three Counsel appointments We are proud to announce the promotions of Sophie Brenard (Corporate and M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits and Pensions), and Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) to Counsel, effective 1 January 2025. Stibbe renforce ses pratiques en droit des sociétés, droit social et droit fiscal avec la nomination de trois Counsels Nous sommes fiers d'annoncer la promotion de Sophie Brenard (Corporate/M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits & Pensions) et Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) en tant que Counsels, à partir du 1er janvier 2025. Stibbe versterkt praktijken vennootschapsrecht, arbeidsrecht en fiscaal recht met benoeming van drie Counsels We kondigen met trots de promoties aan van Sophie Brenard (Corporate/M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits & Pensions) en Christophe Martin-Raynaud tot Counsel, met ingang van 1 januari 2025. Update on Dutch entity classification and anti-base-erosion rules In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars provide a detailed analysis of recent tax developments in Dutch regulations concerning entity classification and anti-base-erosion rules. Sjoerd van Kerkhof Junior Associate (awaiting bar admission) Amsterdam Stibbe advises Deckx family on Viabuild Group NV share transfer Stibbe provided legal counsel to the Deckx family regarding the transfer of shares in Viabuild Group NV to ViAc Holding, a newly established holding company. ViAc Holding will be equally owned by the Deckx family and Square Group NV. Chloé Vergalle Junior Associate Brussels Belgian court approves sale of television rights despite no call for tenders The Brussels Commercial Court ruled on 18 December 2024 that the sale of cycling television rights in Belgium did not violate EU competition rules despite the lack of a formal tender procedure. Widening the net: The Dutch government proposes to broaden the scope of the Vifo Act The Vifo Act continues to evolve: Dutch government to extend the scope of the general Dutch FDI screening regime to cover six additional technologies. Pagination Previous page Page 18 Current page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Next page
First trip around the sun: FSR – one year in review The Foreign Subsidies Regulation has celebrated one year of its application. Time for companies to take stock of the lessons learnt from key developments of this first year. However, ambiguities remain and more is yet to come. Watch this space!
To Prove or Presume? The EC’s Draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuses The Commission recently published its Draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses of Dominance, which are meant to reflect the EU case law. However, they seem to deviate on important aspects, arguably simplifying the assessment for establishing an abuse.
FDI screening guidance: shedding some light in the darkness The Dutch general investment screening regime came into effect in June 2023. Decisions are not yet publicly available. However, three guidance papers list the practical experience gained so far and help to assess whether a transaction is notifiable.
Settlement procedure and fine for vertical price fixing in Belgium The Belgian Competition Authority imposed a fine of €490,112 on Le Creuset for vertical price fixing (also known as resale price maintenance).
International Mobility – Dutch Tax and Social Security Considerations Johan Vrolijk and Lotte Hover-Boon conducted a webinar for Chambers and Partners, addressing certain Dutch tax and social security considerations related to international mobility.
On repeat but louder: the ACM’s 2024 priorities On 23 January 2024, the ACM announced its priorities for 2024. The energy transition, the digital economy and sustainability are still on the ACM’s priority list, but now with better-equipped enforcement methods available.
Verticale prijsbinding: handhaving, boetes en schadeclaims We bespreken de wijze waarop bedrijven hun afnemers ongeoorloofd dwingen tot het rekenen van minimumprijzen en waarom dat niet mag. De ACM handhaaft streng en leveranciers kunnen rekenen op hoge boetes en schadeclaims van gedupeerde consumenten.
Commission steers market definition to the 21st century Companies have a new and improved tool for the competitive assessment of their conduct and intended acquisitions. The European Commission has updated its guidance on how to define relevant markets for the purpose of EU competition law enforcement.
Luxembourg Tax Measures 2025 On 11 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament approved bills introducing major tax reforms to support businesses and individuals and providing long-awaited clarifications.
Stibbe strengthens Corporate, Employment and Tax practices with three Counsel appointments We are proud to announce the promotions of Sophie Brenard (Corporate and M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits and Pensions), and Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) to Counsel, effective 1 January 2025.
Stibbe renforce ses pratiques en droit des sociétés, droit social et droit fiscal avec la nomination de trois Counsels Nous sommes fiers d'annoncer la promotion de Sophie Brenard (Corporate/M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits & Pensions) et Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) en tant que Counsels, à partir du 1er janvier 2025.
Stibbe versterkt praktijken vennootschapsrecht, arbeidsrecht en fiscaal recht met benoeming van drie Counsels We kondigen met trots de promoties aan van Sophie Brenard (Corporate/M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits & Pensions) en Christophe Martin-Raynaud tot Counsel, met ingang van 1 januari 2025.
Update on Dutch entity classification and anti-base-erosion rules In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars provide a detailed analysis of recent tax developments in Dutch regulations concerning entity classification and anti-base-erosion rules.
Stibbe advises Deckx family on Viabuild Group NV share transfer Stibbe provided legal counsel to the Deckx family regarding the transfer of shares in Viabuild Group NV to ViAc Holding, a newly established holding company. ViAc Holding will be equally owned by the Deckx family and Square Group NV.
Belgian court approves sale of television rights despite no call for tenders The Brussels Commercial Court ruled on 18 December 2024 that the sale of cycling television rights in Belgium did not violate EU competition rules despite the lack of a formal tender procedure.
Widening the net: The Dutch government proposes to broaden the scope of the Vifo Act The Vifo Act continues to evolve: Dutch government to extend the scope of the general Dutch FDI screening regime to cover six additional technologies.