Matters

Stibbe assisted several large banks (i.e. KBC Bank, ING, Dexia and BNP Fortis) with implementing a multimillion EUR acquisition finance package for one of the bidders for its acquisition of a broadcasting company from a German mass media company.

Stibbe assisted Picanol Group with its acquisition of the French State’s 27.6% stake in Tessenderlo Chemie.

Advising Afvalzorg on several environmental and planning aspects

Advising Smurfit Kappa on the refinancing of its existing credit facilities.

Stibbe advised on the tax aspects of a listed German group's debt restructuring through a Luxembourg vehicle.

Stibbe assisted a client with restarting negotiations with the unions concerning the company's restructuring and collective lay-off after several months' complete "communication blockage".

Stibbe advised a French public infrastructure investment fund on the acquisition of an interest in a German wind farm project.

Stibbe advised Concentra on its joint venture with Corelio. The joint-venture between these two publishing companies will be called “Het Mediahuis”.