Matters

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have seen an outpouring of support and solidarity. This has resulted in multiple COVID-19 related initiatives to overcome challenges raised by the pandemic.

The Dutch government has expressed its intention to recognize the Malaysian Timber Certification System (MTCS) as evidence of sustainable wood for a two-year period, even though MTCS does not meet all official criteria.

The Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports has imposed new obligations on the 'Nu Niet Zwanger' project of the GGD as a result of administrative appeal proceedings initiated by Bureau Clara Wichmann and the Dutch Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (NJCM).

Stibbe assisted listed regulated real estate company Qrf with the acquisition of the State Archives Bruges through the acquisition of 100% of the shares in RAB Invest NV from Leasinvest Real Estate Comm. VA., for the amount of EUR 20,6 million. 

Stibbe advises the Rembrandt Society’s vision of the Act of Cultural Heritage (‘Erfgoedwet’).

Stibbe advises Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, on its strategic investment in Planon.

Research carried out by a team from Stibbe Amsterdam (on a pro bono basis), together with Bureau Clara Wichmann, has concluded that it cannot be ruled out that the Temporary emergency bridging measure for work retention (NOW) discriminates against women.

Stibbe has advised Nuvei Corporation, the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, on the acquisition of Smart2Pay.

Stibbe has advised private equity firm Rhône Capital and CSM Bakery Solutions on the sale of its CSM Ingredients business to Investindustrial.

Stibbe advised the VEENIX consortium on reaching financial close in the PPP Project A9 Badhoevedorp-Holendrecht. Financial Close occurred on 2 December 2019.

Stibbe advised Unifiedpost Group SA/NV and the selling shareholders (PE Group NV, Smartfin Capital NV, Mr. Michel Delloye and EJF Funding DAC) on their successful private placement of EUR 252 million, followed by an initial listing on Euronext Brussels.

Stibbe Luxembourg advised EFG Hermes's Vortex Energy on the sale of Vortex III.