273 results Extended access to electronic data for the Belgian Competition Authority The Belgian legislator has amended some competition law provisions in Book IV Code of Economic law. The new provision on access to data of electronic communications operators endows the Belgian Competition Authority with new investigation powers. Spooked no more: antitrust safe harbour for solo self-employed persons The Commissionâs guidelines on collective agreements clarify the manoeuvre room solo self-employed persons have under the competition rules to collectively boost their working conditions. A Directive on platform work working conditions is on the way. Launch of Metaverse blog series Stibbe launches a new blog series focusing on the legal challenges of the Metaverse. In our upcoming blog posts, we will discuss the legal challenges of NFTs, crypto-assets, Metaverse platforms, crypto exchanges, DAO, and many more. EFTA Court offers guidance for assessing national limitation periods for follow-on damages claims On 17 September 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA Court) ruled that national limitation periods should not make damages claims impossible or excessively difficult. The long and (un)winding road of âkiller acquisitionâ Illumina/Grail Crystal ball gazing into prospective innovation rat races when assessing vertical mergers may soon be all in a dayâs work for the European Commission. Innovation was a recurring theme in the Commissionâs handling of the Illumina/Grail deal. Google Android-ruling: Commission flunks AEC test once again The AEC test has likely assumed mythic status at the European Commission with the EU courts striking down its AEC analysis for a third time. Nevertheless, the Commission seems on the right track to tackling abuse of dominance in the digital sector. Sense and sensibility in sustainability collaborations The ACMâs push for companies to come forward for an antitrust blessing of their sustainability solutions is paying off. The ACM has again given informal guidance to companies wishing to make sustainability agreements. Gotta catch âem all? Upward referral of âkiller acquisitionsâ upheld Companies involved in intended or completed M&A transactions falling below EU and national merger notification thresholds should beware that their deals may still catch the European Commissionâs eye. ACM geeft bedrijven meer ruimte om samen te werken voor klimaat- en milieudoelen De Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) wil dat Nederlandse bedrijven meer ruimte krijgen om samen te werken op het gebied van duurzaamheid. Stibbe advises Vodafone Stibbe advises Vodafone Netherlands with the filing of a lawsuit with the Court of Rotterdam against the ACM in respect of its approval of KPNâs takeover of FTTH operator Reggefiber. Setting the Stage: the European Commissionâs first in-depth FSR Decision The European Commission has published its first-ever in-depth decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, marking a significant milestone in understanding the application of this regulatory tool. We identify important takeaways for future practice. Stibbe advises Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile Stibbe advises Belgian-listed company Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile to Arrive. 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). Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as âqualified entitiesâ By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as âqualified entitiesâ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers. Purely commercial interest also a legitimate interest? Council of State leaves the question unanswered. On 27 July 2022, the Council of State confirmed that the Dutch Data Protection Authority wrongly imposed a âŹ575,000 fine on VoetbalTV. Zuiver commercieel belang ook gerechtvaardigd belang: Raad van State laat zich er niet over uit Op 27 juli 2022 heeft de Raad van State bevestigd dat de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens onterecht een boete van ⏠575.000 aan VoetbalTV heeft opgelegd. Stibbe assists Goed Stibbe successfully assisted Goed on the sale of its pharmaceutical retail and wholesale business to Multipharma. EU merger guidelines review: catching up with the times? A potential major overhaul of EU merger control review began on 8 May 2025. Time for stakeholders to speak up about whether and particularly how the European Commission should incorporate wider strategic or societal objectives into its merger assessments. Pagination Previous page Page 13 Page 14 Current page 15 Page 16 Next page
Extended access to electronic data for the Belgian Competition Authority The Belgian legislator has amended some competition law provisions in Book IV Code of Economic law. The new provision on access to data of electronic communications operators endows the Belgian Competition Authority with new investigation powers.
Spooked no more: antitrust safe harbour for solo self-employed persons The Commissionâs guidelines on collective agreements clarify the manoeuvre room solo self-employed persons have under the competition rules to collectively boost their working conditions. A Directive on platform work working conditions is on the way.
Launch of Metaverse blog series Stibbe launches a new blog series focusing on the legal challenges of the Metaverse. In our upcoming blog posts, we will discuss the legal challenges of NFTs, crypto-assets, Metaverse platforms, crypto exchanges, DAO, and many more.
EFTA Court offers guidance for assessing national limitation periods for follow-on damages claims On 17 September 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA Court) ruled that national limitation periods should not make damages claims impossible or excessively difficult.
The long and (un)winding road of âkiller acquisitionâ Illumina/Grail Crystal ball gazing into prospective innovation rat races when assessing vertical mergers may soon be all in a dayâs work for the European Commission. Innovation was a recurring theme in the Commissionâs handling of the Illumina/Grail deal.
Google Android-ruling: Commission flunks AEC test once again The AEC test has likely assumed mythic status at the European Commission with the EU courts striking down its AEC analysis for a third time. Nevertheless, the Commission seems on the right track to tackling abuse of dominance in the digital sector.
Sense and sensibility in sustainability collaborations The ACMâs push for companies to come forward for an antitrust blessing of their sustainability solutions is paying off. The ACM has again given informal guidance to companies wishing to make sustainability agreements.
Gotta catch âem all? Upward referral of âkiller acquisitionsâ upheld Companies involved in intended or completed M&A transactions falling below EU and national merger notification thresholds should beware that their deals may still catch the European Commissionâs eye.
ACM geeft bedrijven meer ruimte om samen te werken voor klimaat- en milieudoelen De Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) wil dat Nederlandse bedrijven meer ruimte krijgen om samen te werken op het gebied van duurzaamheid.
Stibbe advises Vodafone Stibbe advises Vodafone Netherlands with the filing of a lawsuit with the Court of Rotterdam against the ACM in respect of its approval of KPNâs takeover of FTTH operator Reggefiber.
Setting the Stage: the European Commissionâs first in-depth FSR Decision The European Commission has published its first-ever in-depth decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, marking a significant milestone in understanding the application of this regulatory tool. We identify important takeaways for future practice.
Stibbe advises Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile Stibbe advises Belgian-listed company Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile to Arrive.
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).
Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as âqualified entitiesâ By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as âqualified entitiesâ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers.
Purely commercial interest also a legitimate interest? Council of State leaves the question unanswered. On 27 July 2022, the Council of State confirmed that the Dutch Data Protection Authority wrongly imposed a âŹ575,000 fine on VoetbalTV.
Zuiver commercieel belang ook gerechtvaardigd belang: Raad van State laat zich er niet over uit Op 27 juli 2022 heeft de Raad van State bevestigd dat de Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens onterecht een boete van ⏠575.000 aan VoetbalTV heeft opgelegd.
Stibbe assists Goed Stibbe successfully assisted Goed on the sale of its pharmaceutical retail and wholesale business to Multipharma.
EU merger guidelines review: catching up with the times? A potential major overhaul of EU merger control review began on 8 May 2025. Time for stakeholders to speak up about whether and particularly how the European Commission should incorporate wider strategic or societal objectives into its merger assessments.