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DNB publishes guidelines for outsourcing notifications by insurers

Requirements applicable to outsourcing (including intra-group arrangements as well as outsourcing to the cloud) under Dutch and EU financial regulatory regimes have become more stringent in recent years. Outsourcing has therefore been a priority on the Du

The next 5 years: European Commission launches New Consumer Agenda

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission is already looking ahead to set its consumer protection priorities for the next five years.

On the right track? GC sends mixed messages with Lithuanian Railways

The essential facilities doctrine imposes on holders of indispensable facilities a duty to deal with their competitors.

Stibbe advises Qrf

Stibbe assisted listed regulated real estate company Qrf with the acquisition of the State Archives Bruges through the acquisition of 100% of the shares in RAB Invest NV from Leasinvest Real Estate Comm. VA., for the amount of EUR 20,6 million.

Dutch Supreme Court: non-resident investment fund eligible for refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax

On 23 October 2020, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled that a non-resident UCITS fund is eligible for a refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax with respect to its investments in the Netherlands if strict criteria are met.

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.

Innovatie en staatssteun. Het CBb leidt de weg bij de belangrijke definities industrieel onderzoek en experimentele ontwikkeling

Het College van Beroep voor het bedrijfsleven (“CBb”) heeft op 6 oktober 2020 in een subsidiegeschil nadere invulling gegeven aan het onderscheid tussen “industrieel onderzoek” en “experimentele ontwikkeling”.

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.

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 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.

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