2946 results Stibbe advises the underwriters on the capital increase of WDP Stibbe successfully advised the underwriters on the EUR 300 million capital increase of WDP, by means of accelerated book building. Stibbe advises Hachette Livre on the acquisition of 999 Games Stibbe has advised Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of Lagardère SA and the world's third-largest mainstream publishing group, on the acquisition of 999 Games, the leading distributor of board games in the Netherlands. Court of Appeal of The Hague rules on liability for antitrust follow on damages claims in the elevator sector In a judgment of 23 January 2024 (case no. 200.304.621 and 200.304.673), the Court of Appeal ruled that elevator manufacturer Kone can be held liable for damages alleged by 23 parties that combined their claims in a litigation vehicle. Employers beware: the Commission joins the ‘labour party’ Companies should review their recruitment and hiring policies and practices. The Commission has joined the hunt for ‘job cartels’ with its first ever cartel in the labour market. The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan). Mondelēz’s fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined Mondelēz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints. Meta fined for Facebook Marketplace’s Unfair Trading Conditions and Tying Unfair trading conditions and tying are gaining traction as alleged abusive practices in the digital industry, as the European Commission fines Meta EUR 797.72 million for hindering competitors of Facebook Marketplace. Settlement procedure and fine for vertical price fixing in Belgium The Belgian Competition Authority imposed a fine of €490,112 on Le Creuset for vertical price fixing (also known as resale price maintenance). New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds. Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models. Private Equity in the Netherlands: a Tax Update In today’s rapidly changing tax environment, it is important to keep an overview of all relevant tax developments. Human Rights Obligations of Companies: International Regulation and Shifts in Focus This article explores the evolution of business and human rights law, examines the EU framework in this context, and highlights the significance of human rights due diligence for companies. Luxembourg tax authorities clarify the "CIV carve-out" under the reverse hybrid rules On 12 August 2025, the Luxembourg tax authorities issued Circular L.I.R. nº 168quater/2, clarifying the interpretation of the Collective Investment Vehicle carve-out from reverse hybrid rules under Art. 168quater(2) of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law. New double tax treaty concluded with the United Kingdom ratified by Luxembourg The new double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom (“DTT”) ratified by the Luxembourg Parliament on 19 July 2023 should apply as from 2024. Stibbe advises various financial sector clients on a broad range of ESG/Sustainable finance legal and financial regulatory queries Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group assisted various financial sector clients on interpretation, implementation and compliance issues under the EU SFDR, the EU CSRD, the EU Taxonomy Regulation and Delegated Acts and capital requirements under CRR. Stibbe Luxembourg lawyers co-author the second edition of the SFDR Implementation Guide Edouard d'Anterroches (Partner) and Nicolas Pradel (Senior Associate) co-authored the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Implementation Guide published on 11 April 2023. Informal views issued in agricultural industry and banana sector The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) informally accepted a commitment agreed by the partners of the Belgian Agro Food Chain Platform, limiting the possibility to contractually exclude the theory of change of circumstances. Stibbe advises ESG investors Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group advises institutional investors on their investments (equity, debt, units) in various ESG and Impact funds (‘Article 8’ and ‘Article 9’ SFDR funds). Pagination Previous page Page 145 Current page 146 Page 147 Page 148 Next page
Stibbe advises the underwriters on the capital increase of WDP Stibbe successfully advised the underwriters on the EUR 300 million capital increase of WDP, by means of accelerated book building.
Stibbe advises Hachette Livre on the acquisition of 999 Games Stibbe has advised Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of Lagardère SA and the world's third-largest mainstream publishing group, on the acquisition of 999 Games, the leading distributor of board games in the Netherlands.
Court of Appeal of The Hague rules on liability for antitrust follow on damages claims in the elevator sector In a judgment of 23 January 2024 (case no. 200.304.621 and 200.304.673), the Court of Appeal ruled that elevator manufacturer Kone can be held liable for damages alleged by 23 parties that combined their claims in a litigation vehicle.
Employers beware: the Commission joins the ‘labour party’ Companies should review their recruitment and hiring policies and practices. The Commission has joined the hunt for ‘job cartels’ with its first ever cartel in the labour market.
The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan).
Mondelēz’s fine takes the biscuit: cross-border trade crusade peaks The European Commission has fined Mondelēz EUR 337.5 million for restricting cross-border trade. Brand owners are advised to double-check their licensing and distribution systems, as well as their commercial conduct, for possible territorial restraints.
Meta fined for Facebook Marketplace’s Unfair Trading Conditions and Tying Unfair trading conditions and tying are gaining traction as alleged abusive practices in the digital industry, as the European Commission fines Meta EUR 797.72 million for hindering competitors of Facebook Marketplace.
Settlement procedure and fine for vertical price fixing in Belgium The Belgian Competition Authority imposed a fine of €490,112 on Le Creuset for vertical price fixing (also known as resale price maintenance).
New EU regulation of loan origination by funds What funds providing debt finance in the EU need to know about new EU rules for loan origination funds.
Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models.
Private Equity in the Netherlands: a Tax Update In today’s rapidly changing tax environment, it is important to keep an overview of all relevant tax developments.
Human Rights Obligations of Companies: International Regulation and Shifts in Focus This article explores the evolution of business and human rights law, examines the EU framework in this context, and highlights the significance of human rights due diligence for companies.
Luxembourg tax authorities clarify the "CIV carve-out" under the reverse hybrid rules On 12 August 2025, the Luxembourg tax authorities issued Circular L.I.R. nº 168quater/2, clarifying the interpretation of the Collective Investment Vehicle carve-out from reverse hybrid rules under Art. 168quater(2) of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law.
New double tax treaty concluded with the United Kingdom ratified by Luxembourg The new double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom (“DTT”) ratified by the Luxembourg Parliament on 19 July 2023 should apply as from 2024.
Stibbe advises various financial sector clients on a broad range of ESG/Sustainable finance legal and financial regulatory queries Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group assisted various financial sector clients on interpretation, implementation and compliance issues under the EU SFDR, the EU CSRD, the EU Taxonomy Regulation and Delegated Acts and capital requirements under CRR.
Stibbe Luxembourg lawyers co-author the second edition of the SFDR Implementation Guide Edouard d'Anterroches (Partner) and Nicolas Pradel (Senior Associate) co-authored the second edition of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Implementation Guide published on 11 April 2023.
Informal views issued in agricultural industry and banana sector The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) informally accepted a commitment agreed by the partners of the Belgian Agro Food Chain Platform, limiting the possibility to contractually exclude the theory of change of circumstances.
Stibbe advises ESG investors Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group advises institutional investors on their investments (equity, debt, units) in various ESG and Impact funds (‘Article 8’ and ‘Article 9’ SFDR funds).