628 results ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations. Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024. ESG risk management: developments in the Dutch and EU financial sector What ESG risk rules are coming for EU/Dutch financial firms? DNB’s new climate risk Guide for insurers, pension funds, and payment firms aligns with EBA ESG Guidelines. This blog explains how both shape the future of EU ESG risk management. Transition Finance Transition finance provides options for borrowers and issuers who are not able or willing to commit to green and sustainability principles in their financing options, as they are transitioning their businesses onto the path towards a sustainable future. C'est le ton qui fait la musique – The end of employer copyrights? The CJEU decision in the National Orchestra of Belgium decision shakes up employer copyright in the Netherlands. With new consent and compensation requirements, are your employment contracts still airtight? Discover the implications of the decision here. 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. Stibbe successfully assisted Grant Thornton Advisors in expanding its multinational platform with the addition of Grant Thornton Luxembourg Stibbe successfully advised Grant Thornton Advisors on the addition of Grant Thornton Luxembourg to its transatlantic, professional services platform. Stibbe successfully challenged Belgian jurisdiction in an online criminal offence case Stibbe successfully defended a UK company facing allegations of IT forgery, IT fraud, and online defamation. Charlotte Conings to moderate session at “25 Years of Cyber Justice” event On 27 November, Charlotte Conings will moderate the session “Balancing Privacy and Law Enforcement in the Digital Age” at the 25 Years of Cyber Justice event, marking the 25th anniversary of Belgium’s foundational law on cybercrime. Stibbe named ‘Law Firm of the Year: Benelux’ at The Lawyer European Awards 2025 Stibbe has been named ‘Law Firm of the Year: Benelux’ at The Lawyer European Awards 2025. This award reflects Stibbe's commitment to excellence across its home markets. Stibbe advised Ardian on strategic investment in Diot-Siaci Stibbe successfully advised Ardian on the closing of its strategic investment in the Diot-Siaci Group, a leading European corporate insurance brokerage provider. Stibbe advises Auna S.A. on its successful USD 765 million debt refinancing Stibbe advised Auna S.A., a Luxembourg-incorporated leading healthcare services provider in Latin America with operations in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, and listed on the NYSE, on the Luxembourg law aspects of its USD 765 million debt refinancing. Stibbe assisted Bencis, the founding Muylle family and management with the sale of 100% of the equity in Rubio Monocoat Stibbe advised PE fund Bencis, the founding Muylle family and management on the sale of 100% of the equity in Rubio Monocoat to Apheon, a leading European private equity firm. Stibbe advises ING Belgium on the placement of shares of Xior Student Housing to Katoen-Natie Group Stibbe advised ING Belgium on the €80 million placement of 6.5% of all shares of Xior Student Housing. Belgian Competition Authority confirms jurisdiction for M&A transactions in hospital sector On 14 July 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority confirmed its jurisdiction to review M&A transactions between hospitals, regardless of whether these hospitals belong to the same hospital network. The era of FDI screenings kicks off in Belgium The Belgian screening mechanism for FDIs will enter into force on 1 July 2023. The mechanism is designed to safeguard Belgium's critical infrastructure and to protect sectors crucial to Belgium's public order, national security and strategic interests. 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. Cybercrime and Incident Response This seminar, the final in our 2025 TMT seminar series, provides an in-depth discussion of the legal obligations triggered by cyber incidents, as well as insights for building an effective incident response strategy that protects your organisation. Pagination Previous page Page 23 Current page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Next page
ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.
Developments in green bonds: On 21 December 2024 the EU Green Bond Regulation starts to apply In this blog, Marieke Driessen and Niek Groenendijk of our Financial Markets team discuss the EU green bonds regulation which will start applying in 2024.
ESG risk management: developments in the Dutch and EU financial sector What ESG risk rules are coming for EU/Dutch financial firms? DNB’s new climate risk Guide for insurers, pension funds, and payment firms aligns with EBA ESG Guidelines. This blog explains how both shape the future of EU ESG risk management.
Transition Finance Transition finance provides options for borrowers and issuers who are not able or willing to commit to green and sustainability principles in their financing options, as they are transitioning their businesses onto the path towards a sustainable future.
C'est le ton qui fait la musique – The end of employer copyrights? The CJEU decision in the National Orchestra of Belgium decision shakes up employer copyright in the Netherlands. With new consent and compensation requirements, are your employment contracts still airtight? Discover the implications of the decision here.
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.
Stibbe successfully assisted Grant Thornton Advisors in expanding its multinational platform with the addition of Grant Thornton Luxembourg Stibbe successfully advised Grant Thornton Advisors on the addition of Grant Thornton Luxembourg to its transatlantic, professional services platform.
Stibbe successfully challenged Belgian jurisdiction in an online criminal offence case Stibbe successfully defended a UK company facing allegations of IT forgery, IT fraud, and online defamation.
Charlotte Conings to moderate session at “25 Years of Cyber Justice” event On 27 November, Charlotte Conings will moderate the session “Balancing Privacy and Law Enforcement in the Digital Age” at the 25 Years of Cyber Justice event, marking the 25th anniversary of Belgium’s foundational law on cybercrime.
Stibbe named ‘Law Firm of the Year: Benelux’ at The Lawyer European Awards 2025 Stibbe has been named ‘Law Firm of the Year: Benelux’ at The Lawyer European Awards 2025. This award reflects Stibbe's commitment to excellence across its home markets.
Stibbe advised Ardian on strategic investment in Diot-Siaci Stibbe successfully advised Ardian on the closing of its strategic investment in the Diot-Siaci Group, a leading European corporate insurance brokerage provider.
Stibbe advises Auna S.A. on its successful USD 765 million debt refinancing Stibbe advised Auna S.A., a Luxembourg-incorporated leading healthcare services provider in Latin America with operations in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, and listed on the NYSE, on the Luxembourg law aspects of its USD 765 million debt refinancing.
Stibbe assisted Bencis, the founding Muylle family and management with the sale of 100% of the equity in Rubio Monocoat Stibbe advised PE fund Bencis, the founding Muylle family and management on the sale of 100% of the equity in Rubio Monocoat to Apheon, a leading European private equity firm.
Stibbe advises ING Belgium on the placement of shares of Xior Student Housing to Katoen-Natie Group Stibbe advised ING Belgium on the €80 million placement of 6.5% of all shares of Xior Student Housing.
Belgian Competition Authority confirms jurisdiction for M&A transactions in hospital sector On 14 July 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority confirmed its jurisdiction to review M&A transactions between hospitals, regardless of whether these hospitals belong to the same hospital network.
The era of FDI screenings kicks off in Belgium The Belgian screening mechanism for FDIs will enter into force on 1 July 2023. The mechanism is designed to safeguard Belgium's critical infrastructure and to protect sectors crucial to Belgium's public order, national security and strategic interests.
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.
Cybercrime and Incident Response This seminar, the final in our 2025 TMT seminar series, provides an in-depth discussion of the legal obligations triggered by cyber incidents, as well as insights for building an effective incident response strategy that protects your organisation.