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.
EU ESG wrap-up: concluding 2025 and stepping into 2026
In this blog, we briefly discuss the notable legal developments of 2025 and describe some of the major EU legal and legislative developments expected in 2026 and the planned proposals from the European Commission (EC) work programme for 2026.
Omnibus I: clarity on the future of the CSRD and CSDDD
The long-awaited clarity on Omnibus I is here: the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached a political agreement on the text. The European Parliament has already adopted the text, and for the Council of the European Union th
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Recent matters
Stibbe advises ElevenEs on Series B first closing backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital
Stibbe advised ElevenEs on the first closing of its Series B investment round, backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.
Stibbe advises InPost on € 7.8 billion public offer
Stibbe is advising Amsterdam-listed InPost on the €7.8 billion public offer for all of its shares by a consortium composed of Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF.
Stibbe advises Banqup on additional shareholder funding and the sale of its Baltic operations
Stibbe has advised Banqup on securing a subordinated shareholder loan, recalibrating the financial covenant framework under its existing senior facilities agreement, and signing a share purchase agreement for the sale of its Baltic operations.
Stibbe advised VCK Holding on the sale of VCK Port Logistics to Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Stibbe advised VCK Holding on the sale of VCK Port Logistics to Maja Stuwadoors Groep (with the Swiss company Nova Marine Carriers, the German company Aug. Bolten Wm. Miller’s Nachfolgeren, and the Spanish company Ership Group as shareholders).
Upcoming events
Personal security under the new Civil Code: implications for the real estate and construction sector
Get up to speed on the personal security regime in the new Book 9 of the Belgian Civil Code. We will explore what changes as of 1 January 2026 and how this impacts your work on lease agreements, construction contracts and other real estate transactions.
Recognition & Awards
Belgium Indirect Tax Firm of the Year
Belgium Firm of the Year
Netherlands Law Firm of the Year 2024
"The team is well versed in Dutch and cross-border M&A and is easily able to handle complex and bespoke issues. Team members are incredibly responsive and always ready to help on both urgent and long-term matters."
"This practice is unique in its depth of expertise, responsiveness and creativity in handling complex high-stake real estate transactions. They have been proactive in identifying and resolving potential issues, they deliver exceptional quality within tight deadlines and they understand what matters for an institutional investor."
Netherlands Tax Disputes Firm of the Year
"Stibbe have shown great strategic thinking on complex unprecedented matters. They are very responsive, quick and a complete team."
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable in the area: if I call them about an issue, they will not only know the technical issues but also what is going on in the market."
"Stibbe’s arbitration team is simply the best in Brussels. They have an impressive ability to understand large volumes of complex factual and legal information and to synthesise it in a way that can be understood by any tribunal."
"Stibbe is composed of strong technical lawyers, who are pragmatic with a good business sense, and determined when needed."
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