Regulatory Investigations

Stibbe assisted clients from a range of sectors in an inquiry conducted by the Anti-Fraud Office of the European Union concerning alleged forgery and public procurement cases within the EU.

Stibbe advised the Port of Antwerp on the decision-making process concerning the compensation procedure for container operators at Deurganckdock, one of Europe’s major docks.

Stibbe assisted a warehousing company in the port of Antwerp in the competition law investigation, provisional measures, and appeal proceedings regarding alleged abuse of a dominant position for the load out of certified LIFFE coffee in the port.

Stibbe represented a major European retailer on the largest cartel investigation ever in Belgium regarding DPH products (drugstore, perfume, and hygienic products).

Stibbe advises the NVB (the Dutch Banking Association) following a “dawn raid” carried out by the European Commission at the premises of the Dutch Banking Association in October 2017.

Stibbe acts as defence counsel for Heineken and its subsidiary Athenian Brewery in an action for damages brought by Vergina, a competitor on the Greek market, before the Amsterdam District Court.

Stibbe represented the Dutch railway operator NS in a seminal case in the Netherlands concerning alleged abuse of dominance.