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Non-contractual liability of the accountant who performs a non-statutory task

The legal journal Maandblad voor Vermogensecht has published an article by Gertjan Boekraad on ‘the scope of the non-contractual liability of the accountant who performs a non-statutory task’.

Stibbe Amsterdam appoints Wouter den Hollander as counsel

We are pleased to announce that Stibbe Amsterdam has appointed Wouter den Hollander as counsel as of 1 April. Wouter’s appointment strengthens Stibbe’s Litigation & Arbitration practice.

Accountants advising in real estate transactions: be aware of penalties in mortgage deeds

The Court of Appeal of Arnhem-Leeuwarden ruled on 3 March 2020 that an accountant did not properly advise her client with respect to a sale of real estate (ECLI:NL:GHARL:2020:1875).

Auditor liable for not including a provision for a third party claim?

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal of Arnhem-Leeuwarden dismissed a claim of the bankruptcy trustee of Welsec against an audit firm for failing to ensure that the audited company, Welsec, included a provision in its annual accounts for [...]

Stibbe, KPMG and NVB Sustainable Finance Week

The Sustainable Finance Week - organised by Stibbe, KPMG and NVB - will take place across 4 afternoons, starting on Monday 31 May 2021. Through an online conference platform, we will present a variety of live information sessions on the EU Sustainable Fin

Webinar: Corona and financial reporting law

Stibbe Amsterdam and the Research Centre for Enterprise & Law (OO&R) / Van der Heijden Institute (VHI) are organising a webinar on 'Corona and financial reporting law'. This webinar will take place on Thursday 26 November 2020 from 16:00 to 17:30. In addi

Online roundtable meeting: Spotlight on the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy

Stibbe presents an online roundtable meeting on Thursday 2 July 2020 (11:00-12:00) focusing on the Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy.

Besluit aanwijzing organisaties van openbaar belang

Op 10 juli 2019 is het Besluit aanwijzing organisaties van openbaar belang (Besluit) in het Staatsblad gepubliceerd.

Audit firms and accountant's duty of care towards third parties

The Dutch Supreme Court recently decided (ECLI:NL:HR:2019:744) that the standard for audit firms' and accountants' duty of care towards third parties is in essence no different than the general duty of care under Dutch tort law [...].

Stibbe successfully represents EY in fine case

Stibbe represented EY in an appeal before the Industrial Appeal Court (College van Beroep voor het bedrijfsleven; CBb) filed by the AFM after the Rotterdam District Court's decision at the end of 2017 to annul the fines imposed by the AFM. The Rotterdam D

Steven Hijink joins Dutch Accounting Standards Board

Steven Hijink has been appointed as one of ten members of the Dutch Accounting Standards Board (DASB), the executive body of the Dutch Council for Annual Reporting.

Stibbe nominated for two ‘Gouden Zandloper’ awards

Lars in 't Veld and information designer Kim Raad (for her infographic used in a PostNL case) have been nominated for a ‘Gouden Zandloper’ award this year. The winners will be announced during SDU's annual awards show.

Stibbe defends EY in a fine case against AFM

Stibbe successfully defended EY in high-profile administrative proceedings against a fine decision.

Stibbe defends EY in a dispute re DAF

Stibbe defends EY in a dispute with bondholders relating to the bankruptcy of DAF Trucks.

Stibbe defended Deloitte in proceedings re InnoConcepts

Stibbe defended Deloitte in collective proceedings brought by Dutch Investors’ Association VEB on behalf of investors allegedly harmed by the bankruptcy of listed company InnoConcepts.

Stibbe represents Deloitte in collective proceedings re Ahold

Stibbe represented Deloitte in collective proceedings brought by the Dutch Investors’ Association VEB in the Netherlands parallel to a class action in the US commenced on behalf of investors in connection with alleged irregularities at listed retail compa

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.

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