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Article 07.08.2018 NL Law Dutch international taxation - current developments The global debate on alleged aggressive international tax planning initiated by the G20/OECD and the EU, is an important driver of the current developments in the field of international taxation. The following is a high level summary of certain developmen Article 01.08.2018 EU Law Court of Appeal in the Netherlands decides to appoint independent economic experts in TenneT v ABB On 20 July 2018, the Court of Appeal of Gelderland published another interim judgment in the ongoing proceedings between TenneT, the grid operator in the Netherlands, and ABB in relation to the gas insulated switchgear (GIS) infringement. Article 01.08.2018 EU Law District Court in the Netherlands rules on limitation periods in CRT case On 27 June 2018, the District Court of East-Brabant ruled on the limitation periods of a damages claim brought by Vestel in relation to the alleged cathode ray tubes (CRT) cartel. Article 01.08.2018 EU Law European Commission issues a new Best Practices Code for State aid control On 16 July 2018, the European Commission adopted a new Best Practices Code for State aid control. With this code the Commission aims to provide clarity to Member States, businesses and stakeholders about the day-to-day conduct of State aid procedures. Article 01.08.2018 EU Law General Court dismisses appeals by investor against power cable cartel fine On 12 July 2018, the General Court dismissed the appeals against the fines imposed by the European Commission in the power cable cartel. Article 01.08.2018 EU Law European Court of Justice dismissed Orange Polska’s appeal in abuse of dominance case On 25 July 2018, the European Court of Justice rejected Orange Polska's appeal relating to a European Commission decision finding an abuse of dominance on the Polish wholesale broadband market. Matter 27.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Groothandelsgebouwen Stibbe advised Groothandelsgebouwen on the sale of the Groot Handelsgebouw and its business to HighBrook Investors. Matter 26.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Agendia Stibbe advised Agendia on securing a $35 million investment from funds managed by Athyrium Capital Management. Matter 25.07.2018 BE Law Stibbe advises Limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij Stibbe successfully assisted Limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij on the development of the new greenfield “Kristal Solar Park”. Matter 20.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Blackstone Stibbe advised Blackstone on the sale of the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center to InterGlobe. Matter 17.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Monument Re Stibbe advises Monument Re on the acquisition of Robein Leven and its subsidiaries from Amerborgh Financial Services. Article 13.07.2018 NL Law Overige (internationale) fiscale ontwikkelingen Er staan nog de nodige wijzigingen in het internationale fiscale landschap op de agenda: Article 13.07.2018 NL Law Voorstel tot uitbreiding fiscale informatie-uitwisseling in verband met meldingsplichtige grensoverschrijdende constructies Op 25 mei 2018 is het door de Europese Commissie op 21 juni 2017 ingediende voorstel goedgekeurd tot uitbreiding van de richtlijn ter zake van de administratieve samenwerking op het gebied van de belastingen. Article 12.07.2018 NL Law Eerste Kamer neemt wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de Wet op de ondernemingsraden over bestuurdersbeloningen aan Op 12 juni 2018 heeft de Eerste Kamer het wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de Wet op de ondernemingsraden (WOR) in verband met de bevoegdheden van de ondernemingsraad inzake de beloningen van bestuurders als hamerstuk afgedaan. Matter 12.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises on the construction of the Fryslân wind farm On 11 July 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State rendered its judgment on, among other things, the zoning plan, the environmental permit and the Nature Conservation Act permit for the Fryslân wind farm. The objections to t Matter 11.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Maastricht University in summary proceedings about courses in English at Dutch universities On Friday 6 July, the District Court Midden-Nederland ruled in the summary proceedings filed by Beter Onderwijs Nederland (BON) against Maastricht University, among others, about providing courses in English at Dutch universities. All claims filed by BON Article 11.07.2018 NL Law Update initiatiefwetsvoorstel introductie instemmingsrecht en aanscherping vaste beloning bankiers Op 25 april 2018 had de Raad van State een kritisch advi het wetsvoorstel voor wijziging Wft. Op 5 juli 2018 volgden publicatie van dit advies, reactie van initiatiefnemers en aangepast wetsvoorstel voor de Tweede Kamer. Matter 10.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises on the construction of Oostpolder wind farm On 4 July 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Department of the Council of State rendered its judgment on the permitting for wind farm Oostpolder. Matter 05.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Advent International Stibbe advises Advent International, the US based venture capital and private equity firm, on the Dutch corporate aspects of the acquisition by Advent of General Electric’s (GE) distributed power unit for $3.25 billion. Matter 04.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Elementis Stibbe advises Elementis, a UK listed global specialty chemicals company, on the acquisition of Mondo Minerals Holdings B.V. for an enterprise value of $600 million on a cash and debt free basis. Article 03.07.2018 NL Law Abolishment of tax deductibility of coupon payments on AT-1 capital instruments announced per 1 January 2019 On Friday 29 June 2018, the Dutch government made public its intention to abolish article 29a Dutch corporate income tax act ('DCITA'), per 1 January 2019. As a result of the abolishment of this provision, coupon payments on so-called additional-tier 1 (' Article 02.07.2018 EU Law General market studies are insufficient proof to establish dominance, two Dutch District Courts rule In two recently published Dutch District Court judgments, the high evidentiary standard for invoking competition law arguments in civil proceedings was confirmed. Matter 15.06.2018 LU Law Stibbe advises Interoute Stibbe Luxembourg advised Interoute on its sale process to GTT Communications. Matter 13.06.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises on the IPO of Adyen Stibbe advised the joint global coordinators Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan and the other joint bookrunners ABN AMRO, BofA Merrill Lynch and Citigroup on the IPO of Adyen on Euronext Amsterdam. Article 11.06.2018 NL Law Legislative proposal on changes to the Dutch CIT fiscal unity made public On 22 February 2018 the European Court of Justice ('ECJ') decided on two cases (C-398/16 and C-399/16), which are relevant for purposes of the 'per-element-approach' concerning the Dutch corporate income tax ('CIT') fiscal unity regime. To mitigate the (n Article 01.06.2018 EU Law Dutch Appeal Court drastically reduces cartel fine Dutch construction company On 8 May 2018, the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) ruled on appeal on the proportionality of the amount of a fine imposed by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). Article 01.06.2018 EU Law District Court of Amsterdam declines jurisdiction in competition law damages case On 9 May 2018, the District Court of Amsterdam declined to accept jurisdiction over Athenian Brewery (AB), a Greek subsidiary of Heineken, in a civil case brought by competitor Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB). Article 01.06.2018 EU Law European Commission must reassess Lufthansa's request to waive merger commitments On 16 May 2018, the General Court partially annulled the European Commission's rejection of Lufthansa's request to waive pricing commitments it had given when it acquired Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) in 2005. Article 01.06.2018 EU Law European Court of Justice rules EY did not violate stand-still obligation in Danish merger On 31 May 2018, the European Court of Justice ruled that Ernst & Young (EY) did not illegally implement the acquisition of KPMG Denmark (KPMG DK) before obtaining antitrust clearance. 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Article 28.08.2018 NL Law Het aanleidingsvereiste: hetzelfde werk voor dezelfde klanten is onvoldoende voor opvolgend werkgeverschap De werknemer betoogde in deze zaak dat sprake was van opvolgend werkgeverschap omdat hij zowel bij TSN als bij Tzorg jarenlang – drie jaar Tzorg, twee jaar TSN en weer twee jaar Tzorg – exact dezelfde werkzaamheden had verricht.
Article 07.08.2018 NL Law Dutch international taxation - current developments The global debate on alleged aggressive international tax planning initiated by the G20/OECD and the EU, is an important driver of the current developments in the field of international taxation. The following is a high level summary of certain developmen
Article 01.08.2018 EU Law Court of Appeal in the Netherlands decides to appoint independent economic experts in TenneT v ABB On 20 July 2018, the Court of Appeal of Gelderland published another interim judgment in the ongoing proceedings between TenneT, the grid operator in the Netherlands, and ABB in relation to the gas insulated switchgear (GIS) infringement.
Article 01.08.2018 EU Law District Court in the Netherlands rules on limitation periods in CRT case On 27 June 2018, the District Court of East-Brabant ruled on the limitation periods of a damages claim brought by Vestel in relation to the alleged cathode ray tubes (CRT) cartel.
Article 01.08.2018 EU Law European Commission issues a new Best Practices Code for State aid control On 16 July 2018, the European Commission adopted a new Best Practices Code for State aid control. With this code the Commission aims to provide clarity to Member States, businesses and stakeholders about the day-to-day conduct of State aid procedures.
Article 01.08.2018 EU Law General Court dismisses appeals by investor against power cable cartel fine On 12 July 2018, the General Court dismissed the appeals against the fines imposed by the European Commission in the power cable cartel.
Article 01.08.2018 EU Law European Court of Justice dismissed Orange Polska’s appeal in abuse of dominance case On 25 July 2018, the European Court of Justice rejected Orange Polska's appeal relating to a European Commission decision finding an abuse of dominance on the Polish wholesale broadband market.
Matter 27.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Groothandelsgebouwen Stibbe advised Groothandelsgebouwen on the sale of the Groot Handelsgebouw and its business to HighBrook Investors.
Matter 26.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Agendia Stibbe advised Agendia on securing a $35 million investment from funds managed by Athyrium Capital Management.
Matter 25.07.2018 BE Law Stibbe advises Limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij Stibbe successfully assisted Limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij on the development of the new greenfield “Kristal Solar Park”.
Matter 20.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Blackstone Stibbe advised Blackstone on the sale of the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel and Conference Center to InterGlobe.
Matter 17.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Monument Re Stibbe advises Monument Re on the acquisition of Robein Leven and its subsidiaries from Amerborgh Financial Services.
Article 13.07.2018 NL Law Overige (internationale) fiscale ontwikkelingen Er staan nog de nodige wijzigingen in het internationale fiscale landschap op de agenda:
Article 13.07.2018 NL Law Voorstel tot uitbreiding fiscale informatie-uitwisseling in verband met meldingsplichtige grensoverschrijdende constructies Op 25 mei 2018 is het door de Europese Commissie op 21 juni 2017 ingediende voorstel goedgekeurd tot uitbreiding van de richtlijn ter zake van de administratieve samenwerking op het gebied van de belastingen.
Article 12.07.2018 NL Law Eerste Kamer neemt wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de Wet op de ondernemingsraden over bestuurdersbeloningen aan Op 12 juni 2018 heeft de Eerste Kamer het wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de Wet op de ondernemingsraden (WOR) in verband met de bevoegdheden van de ondernemingsraad inzake de beloningen van bestuurders als hamerstuk afgedaan.
Matter 12.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises on the construction of the Fryslân wind farm On 11 July 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State rendered its judgment on, among other things, the zoning plan, the environmental permit and the Nature Conservation Act permit for the Fryslân wind farm. The objections to t
Matter 11.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Maastricht University in summary proceedings about courses in English at Dutch universities On Friday 6 July, the District Court Midden-Nederland ruled in the summary proceedings filed by Beter Onderwijs Nederland (BON) against Maastricht University, among others, about providing courses in English at Dutch universities. All claims filed by BON
Article 11.07.2018 NL Law Update initiatiefwetsvoorstel introductie instemmingsrecht en aanscherping vaste beloning bankiers Op 25 april 2018 had de Raad van State een kritisch advi het wetsvoorstel voor wijziging Wft. Op 5 juli 2018 volgden publicatie van dit advies, reactie van initiatiefnemers en aangepast wetsvoorstel voor de Tweede Kamer.
Matter 10.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises on the construction of Oostpolder wind farm On 4 July 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Department of the Council of State rendered its judgment on the permitting for wind farm Oostpolder.
Matter 05.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Advent International Stibbe advises Advent International, the US based venture capital and private equity firm, on the Dutch corporate aspects of the acquisition by Advent of General Electric’s (GE) distributed power unit for $3.25 billion.
Matter 04.07.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises Elementis Stibbe advises Elementis, a UK listed global specialty chemicals company, on the acquisition of Mondo Minerals Holdings B.V. for an enterprise value of $600 million on a cash and debt free basis.
Article 03.07.2018 NL Law Abolishment of tax deductibility of coupon payments on AT-1 capital instruments announced per 1 January 2019 On Friday 29 June 2018, the Dutch government made public its intention to abolish article 29a Dutch corporate income tax act ('DCITA'), per 1 January 2019. As a result of the abolishment of this provision, coupon payments on so-called additional-tier 1 ('
Article 02.07.2018 EU Law General market studies are insufficient proof to establish dominance, two Dutch District Courts rule In two recently published Dutch District Court judgments, the high evidentiary standard for invoking competition law arguments in civil proceedings was confirmed.
Matter 15.06.2018 LU Law Stibbe advises Interoute Stibbe Luxembourg advised Interoute on its sale process to GTT Communications.
Matter 13.06.2018 NL Law Stibbe advises on the IPO of Adyen Stibbe advised the joint global coordinators Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan and the other joint bookrunners ABN AMRO, BofA Merrill Lynch and Citigroup on the IPO of Adyen on Euronext Amsterdam.
Article 11.06.2018 NL Law Legislative proposal on changes to the Dutch CIT fiscal unity made public On 22 February 2018 the European Court of Justice ('ECJ') decided on two cases (C-398/16 and C-399/16), which are relevant for purposes of the 'per-element-approach' concerning the Dutch corporate income tax ('CIT') fiscal unity regime. To mitigate the (n
Article 01.06.2018 EU Law Dutch Appeal Court drastically reduces cartel fine Dutch construction company On 8 May 2018, the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) ruled on appeal on the proportionality of the amount of a fine imposed by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).
Article 01.06.2018 EU Law District Court of Amsterdam declines jurisdiction in competition law damages case On 9 May 2018, the District Court of Amsterdam declined to accept jurisdiction over Athenian Brewery (AB), a Greek subsidiary of Heineken, in a civil case brought by competitor Macedonian Thrace Brewery (MTB).
Article 01.06.2018 EU Law European Commission must reassess Lufthansa's request to waive merger commitments On 16 May 2018, the General Court partially annulled the European Commission's rejection of Lufthansa's request to waive pricing commitments it had given when it acquired Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) in 2005.
Article 01.06.2018 EU Law European Court of Justice rules EY did not violate stand-still obligation in Danish merger On 31 May 2018, the European Court of Justice ruled that Ernst & Young (EY) did not illegally implement the acquisition of KPMG Denmark (KPMG DK) before obtaining antitrust clearance.