1468 results The Dutch Scheme – high flexibility in plan contents and possibility to affect group guarantees The Act on confirmation of private restructuring plans – which introduces a framework allowing debtors to restructure their debts outside formal insolvency proceedings (the “Dutch Scheme“) – was adopted by the Dutch Senate on 6 October 2020. Stibbe advises Bureau Clara Wichmann on possible discriminatory effects of the NOW Research carried out by a team from Stibbe Amsterdam (on a pro bono basis), together with Bureau Clara Wichmann, has concluded that it cannot be ruled out that the Temporary emergency bridging measure for work retention (NOW) discriminates against women. IJsbrand van Straten appointed as civil-law notary IJsbrand van Straten will be appointed as a civil law notary by the District Court in Amsterdam on 5 November 2020. Jurisdictional hide & seek: merger thresholds and buyer joint ventures Companies beware: the turnover of a joint venture buying a target is not necessarily decisive for determining whether the EU merger thresholds are met. Belgian prohibition on abuse of economic dependence comes into force and new fining guidelines In 2019, Belgium introduced legislation banning abuse in relationships between companies where there is no dominant position, but rather a position of economic dependence. The act entered into force on 22 August 2020. This article has FIVE stars! New Dutch consumer rules to curb fake reviews Consumers often rely on online reviews to decide what bike to buy, where to eat or what article to read. But what if those reviews are fake? New Dutch rules were announced on 23 October 2020 seeking to ensure a higher level of consumer protection online. General Court confirms: no proof, no dawn raid The Commission should think twice before conducting a dawn raid. The General Court partially annulled three Commission decisions ordering dawn raids at the premises of French supermarkets for a lack of sufficiently strong evidence. Stibbe advises Nuvei Corporation Stibbe has advised Nuvei Corporation, the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, on the acquisition of Smart2Pay. Chambers and Partners Banking & Finance 2020 Global Practice Guide The Chambers Banking & Finance 2020 Global Practice Guide covers 34 jurisdictions and discusses the impact of various topics including; COVID-19, the high-yield market, foreign currency exchange, and debt buy-back. Stibbe in Amsterdam appoints Cécile Schobben as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cécile Schobben joined Stibbe on 1 May 2020 as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With the appointment of Cécile Schobben, the executive board of the Amsterdam law firm has been expanded to four members. Stibbe advises SEGRO Stibbe advises SEGRO in relation to the acquisition, development and lease of SEGRO Logistics Centre Schiphol. The effects of the coronavirus crisis on the European Emissions Trading System - amended 29 April 2020 Coronavirus measures are impacting many different areas of society and the economy. The European Emission Trading System (ETS) for CO2 emission allowances is also being affected. A digital counterpart to cash? DNB’s findings Central banks, the IMF and various other organisations have been conducting research for several years with respect to a safer way to deposit money than exclusively with commercial banks, and the role of central banks in this respect. Tapping the Equity Capital Markets in Times of Economic Uncertainty This short note discusses a few thoughts for Dutch issuers that are considering a capital raise in order to strengthen their balance sheet, with or without the need to publish a prospectus. Although the markets for equity issuances are currently by and la ESG: European Commission consults on Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy While battling the COVID-19 outbreak, the European Commission does not lose sight of the long-term objective to fully embed sustainability in the financial services landscape. Stibbe advises Aedifica Stibbe has advised Aedifica on the acquisition and lease of a care residence to be constructed in Dordrecht and the acquisitions and leases of recently completed healthcare residences in Harderwijk and Berkel-Enschot (NL). E-book about the NOW scheme The consequences of the measures taken because of the coronavirus outbreak affect almost all employers. On 17 March 2020, the government announced a package of new measures designed to save jobs and the economy with temporary financial arrangements. Stibbe in Amsterdam knowledge partner of 'de Jurist' As of 14 April, our Amsterdam office is knowledge partner of de Jurist - a new digital publication from FD Mediagroep with business news from a legal perspective. As a knowledge partner, we identify and interpret important developments in financial and ec Pagination Previous page Page 34 Current page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Next page
The Dutch Scheme – high flexibility in plan contents and possibility to affect group guarantees The Act on confirmation of private restructuring plans – which introduces a framework allowing debtors to restructure their debts outside formal insolvency proceedings (the “Dutch Scheme“) – was adopted by the Dutch Senate on 6 October 2020.
Stibbe advises Bureau Clara Wichmann on possible discriminatory effects of the NOW Research carried out by a team from Stibbe Amsterdam (on a pro bono basis), together with Bureau Clara Wichmann, has concluded that it cannot be ruled out that the Temporary emergency bridging measure for work retention (NOW) discriminates against women.
IJsbrand van Straten appointed as civil-law notary IJsbrand van Straten will be appointed as a civil law notary by the District Court in Amsterdam on 5 November 2020.
Jurisdictional hide & seek: merger thresholds and buyer joint ventures Companies beware: the turnover of a joint venture buying a target is not necessarily decisive for determining whether the EU merger thresholds are met.
Belgian prohibition on abuse of economic dependence comes into force and new fining guidelines In 2019, Belgium introduced legislation banning abuse in relationships between companies where there is no dominant position, but rather a position of economic dependence. The act entered into force on 22 August 2020.
This article has FIVE stars! New Dutch consumer rules to curb fake reviews Consumers often rely on online reviews to decide what bike to buy, where to eat or what article to read. But what if those reviews are fake? New Dutch rules were announced on 23 October 2020 seeking to ensure a higher level of consumer protection online.
General Court confirms: no proof, no dawn raid The Commission should think twice before conducting a dawn raid. The General Court partially annulled three Commission decisions ordering dawn raids at the premises of French supermarkets for a lack of sufficiently strong evidence.
Stibbe advises Nuvei Corporation Stibbe has advised Nuvei Corporation, the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, on the acquisition of Smart2Pay.
Chambers and Partners Banking & Finance 2020 Global Practice Guide The Chambers Banking & Finance 2020 Global Practice Guide covers 34 jurisdictions and discusses the impact of various topics including; COVID-19, the high-yield market, foreign currency exchange, and debt buy-back.
Stibbe in Amsterdam appoints Cécile Schobben as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cécile Schobben joined Stibbe on 1 May 2020 as Chief Operating Officer (COO). With the appointment of Cécile Schobben, the executive board of the Amsterdam law firm has been expanded to four members.
Stibbe advises SEGRO Stibbe advises SEGRO in relation to the acquisition, development and lease of SEGRO Logistics Centre Schiphol.
The effects of the coronavirus crisis on the European Emissions Trading System - amended 29 April 2020 Coronavirus measures are impacting many different areas of society and the economy. The European Emission Trading System (ETS) for CO2 emission allowances is also being affected.
A digital counterpart to cash? DNB’s findings Central banks, the IMF and various other organisations have been conducting research for several years with respect to a safer way to deposit money than exclusively with commercial banks, and the role of central banks in this respect.
Tapping the Equity Capital Markets in Times of Economic Uncertainty This short note discusses a few thoughts for Dutch issuers that are considering a capital raise in order to strengthen their balance sheet, with or without the need to publish a prospectus. Although the markets for equity issuances are currently by and la
ESG: European Commission consults on Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy While battling the COVID-19 outbreak, the European Commission does not lose sight of the long-term objective to fully embed sustainability in the financial services landscape.
Stibbe advises Aedifica Stibbe has advised Aedifica on the acquisition and lease of a care residence to be constructed in Dordrecht and the acquisitions and leases of recently completed healthcare residences in Harderwijk and Berkel-Enschot (NL).
E-book about the NOW scheme The consequences of the measures taken because of the coronavirus outbreak affect almost all employers. On 17 March 2020, the government announced a package of new measures designed to save jobs and the economy with temporary financial arrangements.
Stibbe in Amsterdam knowledge partner of 'de Jurist' As of 14 April, our Amsterdam office is knowledge partner of de Jurist - a new digital publication from FD Mediagroep with business news from a legal perspective. As a knowledge partner, we identify and interpret important developments in financial and ec