662 results General Court dismisses appeals by investor against power cable cartel fine On 12 July 2018, the General Court dismissed the appeals against the fines imposed by the European Commission in the power cable cartel. European Court of Justice dismissed Orange Polska’s appeal in abuse of dominance case On 25 July 2018, the European Court of Justice rejected Orange Polska's appeal relating to a European Commission decision finding an abuse of dominance on the Polish wholesale broadband market. Stibbe advises Blackstone Stibbe advised Blackstone on the sale of the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center to InterGlobe. Stibbe advises Cornelis Vrolijk Stibbe advised fishing company Cornelis Vrolijk on the acquisition of the majority of the shares of Bertus-Dekker Seafood BV. 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. 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 Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Stibbe assisted Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a US-based private equity firm, with the acquisition of a 40% stake in Belron International Ltd., from D’Ieteren SA. Stibbe advises Bugaboo Stibbe advised Bugaboo and its management on the acquisition of Bugaboo by Bain Capital Private Equity. Stibbe advises Advent International Stibbe advises Advent International, the US based venture capital and private equity firm, on the Dutch corporate aspects of the acquisition by Advent of General Electric’s (GE) distributed power unit for $3.25 billion. 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 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). Pagination Previous page Page 20 Current page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Next page
General Court dismisses appeals by investor against power cable cartel fine On 12 July 2018, the General Court dismissed the appeals against the fines imposed by the European Commission in the power cable cartel.
European Court of Justice dismissed Orange Polska’s appeal in abuse of dominance case On 25 July 2018, the European Court of Justice rejected Orange Polska's appeal relating to a European Commission decision finding an abuse of dominance on the Polish wholesale broadband market.
Stibbe advises Blackstone Stibbe advised Blackstone on the sale of the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center to InterGlobe.
Stibbe advises Cornelis Vrolijk Stibbe advised fishing company Cornelis Vrolijk on the acquisition of the majority of the shares of Bertus-Dekker Seafood BV.
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.
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 Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Stibbe assisted Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a US-based private equity firm, with the acquisition of a 40% stake in Belron International Ltd., from D’Ieteren SA.
Stibbe advises Bugaboo Stibbe advised Bugaboo and its management on the acquisition of Bugaboo by Bain Capital Private Equity.
Stibbe advises Advent International Stibbe advises Advent International, the US based venture capital and private equity firm, on the Dutch corporate aspects of the acquisition by Advent of General Electric’s (GE) distributed power unit for $3.25 billion.
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 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).