Matters

We assisted Makro in investigations by administrative authorities and in court procedures regarding price indications, dual offers, product regulation as well as trade practices procedures involving promotions, games and competitions, and parallel trade.

Stibbe represented Geberit, a leading producer of sanitary systems, in unfair competition law procedures, injunction procedures, preliminary procedures, and seizure procedures.

Stibbe assisted the Belgian Association of Waters and Softdrinks (VIWF – FIEB), in particular Spadel, Nestlé Waters, Coca Cola Belgium, Roxane Nord and Danone, in a litigation case against Sodastream for misleading and comparative advertising.

Stibbe advised the shareholders of Mydibel on the binding agreement relating to the sale of 100% of the shares in Mydibel to Clarebout. The deal is subject to competition approval and is expected to close in Q1 2023.

Stibbe advised Strohm Holding on another EUR 15 million joint investment.

Stibbe participated in the Pro Bono Collaborative for Refugees in the Netherlands of The Dutch Council for Refugees (Stichting Vluchtelingenwerk) in 2022 and 2023.

Stibbe advised BPD in relation to the development of Booking.com's new international multifunctional campus at Oosterdokseiland (ODE) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Stibbe assisted Intervest Offices & Warehouses on its first capital increase through an accelerated book building.

Stibbe advises a large industrial company on environmental permits and complex environmental law issues regarding for example circular activities and sustainability projects.

Stibbe’s Financial Markets Group advises Dutch financial undertakings on the update of their remuneration policies, covering ESG-related aspects.

Stibbe advises Vereniging Aegon on the combination of Aegon’s Dutch operations with a.s.r. The combination creates a leader in the Dutch pension, life, and non-life insurance markets.

Stibbe advises VCK on the sale of VCK Logistics to Janssen.