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Stibbe represents BP Plc in a successful defence in a securities class action initiated by Dutch Shareholders Association VEB before the Amsterdam District Court

On 28 September 2016, the Amsterdam District Court granted a motion to dismiss for lack of international jurisdiction filed by BP in a securities class action initiated by VEB. VEB had requested a declaratory judgment on the basis of Article 3:305a Dutch

Stibbe advises on the IPO of Basic-Fit

Stibbe advises Basic-Fit, the largest "value-for-money" fitness club operator in Europe as measured by number of clubs, on its IPO.

Stibbe represents Nationale Nederlanden

Stibbe advised the post-merger integration team of NN and Delta Lloyd as they form the biggest insurance company in the Netherlands.

Stibbe advised Mainfreight

Setting the Stage: the European Commission’s first in-depth FSR Decision

The European Commission has published its first-ever in-depth decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, marking a significant milestone in understanding the application of this regulatory tool. We identify important takeaways for future practice.

Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act (CSRD) submitted to the Lower House

The Bill for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Implementation Act was submitted to the Lower House on 13 January 2025.

Signaleringsblog week 26: actuele jurisprudentie en ontwikkelingen bestuursrecht en omgevingsrecht

In deze blog signaleren wij kort enkele belangwekkende bestuursrechtelijke en omgevingsrechtelijke uitspraken en ontwikkelingen van de afgelopen periode.

Cross-border representative actions: publication of requirements for Dutch organisations seeking designation as ‘qualified entities’

By 26 December 2023 at the latest, EU Member States must publish a list of organisations that they have designated as ‘qualified entities’ (bevoegde instanties) for bringing cross-border representative actions within the EU on behalf of consumers.

Overview of Legislative Proposal on Collective Action (NL) – Update June 2019

In the Netherlands, it is possible for a representative entity to bring a "collective action" on an "opt-out basis" under article 3:305a of the Dutch Civil Code (the "DCC"). However, under the current provisions in Dutch law, the representative entity is

EU Council suggests fundamental changes to proposal for Directive on representative actions

The proposed text for a Directive on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers has radically changed – again.

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

Stibbe advises BP

Stibbe successfully acted as counsel for BP in proceedings before the Dutch courts and the CJEU.

First AI law firm in The Netherlands?

Garfield AI just became England’s first approved AI law firm. The purely AI-based firm is a specialised debt-recovery ‘litigation assistant’ that guides users through every step of a small-claims action. Could the Netherlands follow?

Elisabeth Matthys

Partner Brussels

No time to rest! Updates on Dutch and European investment screening

After a busy 2024 in terms of screening action, there is no time to take a rest for the Dutch and EU legislators on the topic of investment screening. Time for another update!

To what extent does the WAMCA procedure allow for collective actions for damages due to breaches of the GDPR?

Whether it is possible to claim collective damages for an alleged breach of the GDPR by means of WAMCA proceedings has been a recent question within the mass damages practice. What information on this topic can be found in legislation, case law and litera

In hoeverre leent de WAMCA-procedure zich voor massaschadeclaims op grond van de AVG?

Binnen de massaschadepraktijk speelt al langer de vraag in hoeverre het mogelijk is om middels een WAMCA-procedure schadevergoeding te vorderen voor een vermeende inbreuk op de AVG.

Compensation after infringement of the General Data Protection Regulation: European developments

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the most significant development in the European data strategy in the past years and is continuously evolving.

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