325 results Courts take lenient approach to standing of ‘idealistic’ claim foundations under Dutch class action regime Recent case law on the standing of ‘idealistic’ claim foundations shows courts’ lenient approach. Benjamin Marthoz Counsel Luxembourg Granting of declaratory relief sought in collective action: new limitation period for all related individual claims? The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently ruled that if a collective action within the meaning of Article 3:305a (old) of the Dutch Civil Code leads to the granting of the requested declaratory relief. 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. Court of Appeal rules on admissibility of antitrust follow-on damages claim under the old Dutch collective action regime The judgment of the Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch of 27 May 2025 concerns a collective action brought by Consumentenbond and Stichting Aequitas against Koninklijke Philips N.V. under the old Dutch collective action regime of Article 3:305a DCC. Stibbe defends KLM against greenwashing claims Fossielvrij NL has launched a greenwashing claim against Royal Dutch Airlines KLM, the first of its kind to be brought under the Dutch collective action regime. Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry against an opt-in system for unaddressed advertising material Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry in proceedings against the municipality of Amsterdam. Stibbe represents Norsk Hydro in ESG-related mass damages claims Stibbe is representing Norsk Hydro, the world's leading aluminium and renewable energy company, in a series of mass damage claims. Stibbe represents online platform Temper in proceedings against trade unions Temper is an online platform that enables individuals to work as freelancers in various industries. Legislative proposal on mass damages claims approved by the Dutch Senate On 19 March 2019, the Dutch Senate approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). As the legislative proposal did not give rise to any debate in the Senate, it was passe Legislative proposal for mass damages claims approved by the Dutch House of Representatives On 29 January 2019, the Dutch House of Representatives approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). This proposal aims to amend article 3:305a DCC to enable collective 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. Belgian DPA’s 600.000 EUR fine record against Google for GDPR infringements In a decision dated 14 July 2020, the Belgian DPA imposed a record administrative fine of 600.000 EUR against Google Belgium for non-compliance with the GDPR. Court of Appeal rules on limitation period for follow-on claims under Brazilian law in antitrust damages case concerning the cathode-ray tube markets On 17 June 2025, The Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch rendered a judgment in antitrust follow-on damages litigation concerning the cathode-ray tube markets, ruling on – amongst other things – the commencement of the limitation. Stibbe advises Picnic on €430 million financing round Stibbe advised online supermarket Picnic on raising €430 million in a new investment round. Fewer or more consumer rights for a more sustainable world? On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March, our consumer law experts discuss what legal measures can be taken to reduce the negative impact on climate. Dutch Government proposes the long awaited amendments to the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act On 21 October 2022, the long awaited legislative proposal to amend the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act. Cyber incidents… are you ready for it? Cyber incidents have become an inescapable part of today’s reality, and they are here to stay. The question is no longer if your organisation will become affected by an incident, but when. Pagination Previous page Page 16 Page 17 Current page 18 Page 19 Next page
Courts take lenient approach to standing of ‘idealistic’ claim foundations under Dutch class action regime Recent case law on the standing of ‘idealistic’ claim foundations shows courts’ lenient approach.
Granting of declaratory relief sought in collective action: new limitation period for all related individual claims? The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently ruled that if a collective action within the meaning of Article 3:305a (old) of the Dutch Civil Code leads to the granting of the requested declaratory relief.
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.
Court of Appeal rules on admissibility of antitrust follow-on damages claim under the old Dutch collective action regime The judgment of the Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch of 27 May 2025 concerns a collective action brought by Consumentenbond and Stichting Aequitas against Koninklijke Philips N.V. under the old Dutch collective action regime of Article 3:305a DCC.
Stibbe defends KLM against greenwashing claims Fossielvrij NL has launched a greenwashing claim against Royal Dutch Airlines KLM, the first of its kind to be brought under the Dutch collective action regime.
Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry against an opt-in system for unaddressed advertising material Stibbe represented parties from the advertising industry in proceedings against the municipality of Amsterdam.
Stibbe represents Norsk Hydro in ESG-related mass damages claims Stibbe is representing Norsk Hydro, the world's leading aluminium and renewable energy company, in a series of mass damage claims.
Stibbe represents online platform Temper in proceedings against trade unions Temper is an online platform that enables individuals to work as freelancers in various industries.
Legislative proposal on mass damages claims approved by the Dutch Senate On 19 March 2019, the Dutch Senate approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). As the legislative proposal did not give rise to any debate in the Senate, it was passe
Legislative proposal for mass damages claims approved by the Dutch House of Representatives On 29 January 2019, the Dutch House of Representatives approved the legislative proposal that introduces collective actions for damages under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (DCC). This proposal aims to amend article 3:305a DCC to enable collective
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.
Belgian DPA’s 600.000 EUR fine record against Google for GDPR infringements In a decision dated 14 July 2020, the Belgian DPA imposed a record administrative fine of 600.000 EUR against Google Belgium for non-compliance with the GDPR.
Court of Appeal rules on limitation period for follow-on claims under Brazilian law in antitrust damages case concerning the cathode-ray tube markets On 17 June 2025, The Court of Appeal of 's-Hertogenbosch rendered a judgment in antitrust follow-on damages litigation concerning the cathode-ray tube markets, ruling on – amongst other things – the commencement of the limitation.
Stibbe advises Picnic on €430 million financing round Stibbe advised online supermarket Picnic on raising €430 million in a new investment round.
Fewer or more consumer rights for a more sustainable world? On the occasion of World Consumer Rights Day on 15 March, our consumer law experts discuss what legal measures can be taken to reduce the negative impact on climate.
Dutch Government proposes the long awaited amendments to the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act On 21 October 2022, the long awaited legislative proposal to amend the Dutch Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act.
Cyber incidents… are you ready for it? Cyber incidents have become an inescapable part of today’s reality, and they are here to stay. The question is no longer if your organisation will become affected by an incident, but when.