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The role of individuals in antitrust enforcement actions: it's personal!

Over the years, an increasing number of jurisdictions have decided to follow the U.S. example by making it possible to go not only after companies but also after individuals who were involved in violating competition rules.

Further guidance on Dutch ATAD implementation and measures against letterbox companies

Further to the policy plans published by the Dutch government in October 2017, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance published on February 23, 2018 a Letter (the "Letter") containing further details on certain aspects of the Dutch government's two way appr

Digitaal procederen in het belastingrecht: gevolgen voor de fiscale procespraktijk

Als gevolg van de KEI-wetgeving wordt digitaal procederen in het belastingrecht straks verplicht. In deze bijdrage bespreken Reinout de Boer en Tirza Cramwinckel de wijzigingen die de nieuwe regels meebrengen voor de fiscale procespraktijk.

Stibbe advises NRGValue

Stibbe advises NRGValue on the sale of its 97 site Esso branded network in the Netherlands to EG Group.

ECJ ruling on Dutch CIT Fiscal Unity prompts legislative action

In this Tax Alert we will address the anxiously awaited ruling of the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") on the joined cases C-398/16 and C-399/16. This judgement deals with the question whether EU law obliges the Netherlands to let taxpayers cherry pick b

Stibbe advises on the construction of the Drentse Monden and Oostermoer wind farm

On 21 February 2018, the Administrative Jurisdiction Department of the Council of State rendered its judgment on the construction of the Drentse Monden and Oostermoer wind farm. The zoning plan and other permits are now irrevocable and the construction of

Stibbe represents Transavia

Stibbe represented Transavia in a strike organised by the union of air line pilots (VNV) during the holiday season.

Who is a consumer? The dynamic approach to the concept of 'consumer' under the Brussels I Regulation

On 25 January 2018, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") rendered a preliminary ruling in a case between Austrian citizen Maximilian Schrems and online social network Facebook. The ruling is important for two reasons.

Wet DBA: handhaving opgeschort tot 1 januari 2020, maar verruiming handhaving bij kwaadwillenden

Minister Koolmees en staatssecretaris Snel stuurden vrijdag 9 februari jl. de aangekondigde brief aan de Tweede Kamer met daarin een schets hoe het kabinet denkt te komen tot wetgeving die de Wet Deregulering Beoordeling Arbeidsrelaties zal vervangen.

Stibbe advises Clayton, Dubilier & Rice

Stibbe assisted Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a US-based private equity firm, with the acquisition of a 40% stake in Belron International Ltd., from D’Ieteren SA.

Stibbe advises Bugaboo

Stibbe advised Bugaboo and its management on the acquisition of Bugaboo by Bain Capital Private Equity.

Stibbe advises AB Inbev

Stibbe advised AB Inbev on a global data protection project.

Stibbe advises Proximus

Stibbe advised Proximus, a listed company and longstanding client, on a broad variety of matters, including innovative partnerships, regulatory compliance, M&A and finance projects, and dispute resolution.

Stibbe advises ALD Automotive

Stibbe advised ALD Automotive, market leader in Belgium for full service leasing, car rental and fleet management, on the implementation of GDPR.

Stibbe advises Barry Callebaut

Stibbe advised Barry Callebaut in connection with a global data center governance project.

Stibbe advises the Brussels Capital Region

Stibbe successfully advised the Brussels Capital Region (represented by Minister Pascal Smet) on the PPP renovation of the Leopold II Tunnel (2.5 km), Belgium’s longest underpass, which has 65,000 road users daily.

Fiscale wijzigingen in Nederland en impact van BEPS op de Nederlandse fiscale regelgeving

Fiscale regelgeving wijzigt snel. In verband met de maatschappelijke belangstelling voor belastingplanning door multinationals en de initiatieven van de OESO en de EU, geldt dit eens te meer voor internationaal actieve ondernemingen.

Stibbe advises Ballast Nedam

Stibbe has advised Ballast Nedam on an extensive restructuring of its group structure and real property portfolio.

De Unifacebeschikking en de gevolgen voor het signing protocol en andere corporate praktijken

Een recente uitspraak van de Ondernemingskamer heeft het in zich wijziging te brengen in de gebruikelijke gang van zaken bij transacties.

Stibbe represents a Big Four accountancy and consultancy firm

Stibbe represents a Big Four accountancy and consultancy firm in various disputes that resulted from several of its acquisitions.

Court of Justice: Suppliers of luxury goods may prohibit their authorised distributors from selling on third party internet platforms

On 6 December 2017, the Court of Justice rendered its much anticipated judgment in a dispute between a supplier of luxury cosmetics (Coty) and one of its authorised resellers.

Court of Justice dismisses appeal by Telefónica on non-compete clause in telecoms transaction

On 13 December 2017, the Court of Justice dismissed the appeal brought by Telefónica against a judgment of the General Court (GC) regarding a non-compete agreement [see our July 2016 Newsletter].

Stibbe advises a University of the Arts

Stibbe advises a University of the Arts regarding the periodical assessment and accreditation of its bachelor programme in music and on offering online music programmes.

Stibbe advises educational institution

Stibbe advises an educational institution on approved business-oriented training courses, based on factual and legal research. Furthermore, Stibbe represented this organization in legal proceedings regarding proposals to cut funds by and two other non-fin

Stibbe advises online housing service company

Stibbe advises an online housing company on matters concerning public law regulation.

Stibbe advises ProRail

Stibbe advises ProRail on the intended changes of the legal structure of the company. The Dutch Minister of Infrastructure wants ProRail to be a public body.

Stibbe advises the Municipality of The Hague

Stibbe advises the Municipality of The Hague in a case against the Dutch State in a discussion about the Participation Act. The Participation Act supports people with an occupational disability. Stibbe advised the Municipality of The Hague and a six other

Stibbe advises various tour operators

Stibbe advised various tour operators on advertising, price indications and permits, and represented them in litigation matters.

Stibbe assists NMBS

Stibbe assisted NMBS in litigation matters regarding domain names and commercial names, and in procedures regarding unfair competition law questions before the Jury for Ethical Practices in Advertising (JEP).

Stibbe advises former CEO NS

On November 21 2017, the Public Prosecutor demanded a year of unconditional prison sentence against the former president Timo Huges of the Dutch Railways (NS) for his role in alleged fraud concerning the tender for regional public transport in Limburg. On