Matters

Advising on contracting with regard to IT-sourcing.

Stibbe advised a real estate specialised group on its plans to transform its newly-purchased hotel into office spaces.

Stibbe advised a new digital media provider on the set-up of its activities in the Benelux.

Advising the Dutch financial group ING on the USD 1.27 billion initial public offering and USD 900 million secondary offering by its New York-based US insurance unit, ING US Inc. 

Stibbe advised Lampiris and its reference shareholders throughout the auction process organised by BNP Paribas Fortis up to signing the legal documentation with Gimv and SRIW, the ultimate preferred bidders who invested EUR 40 million in Lampiris.

Advising a shareholder in Gerber Emig in the merger between Gerber Emig and Refresco Group BV, resulting in the largest European producer of soft drinks and juices.

Stibbe advised a group of investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser on its bid for all outstanding shares of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 N.V.

Stibbe assisted a leading pharmaceutical company in identifying the most cost-effective way to obtain in Belgium an improved pricing and reimbursement for new fixed-dose combination products composed of off-patent ingredients.

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.

Advising Canon in connection with their dispute with the State of the Netherlands on the procurement of framework contracts. Case won up to and including the Supreme Court.

Stibbe advised Rhône Capital on its acquisition - and on the financing, tax, IP and employment aspects - of CSM’s Bakery Supplies business for an enterprise value of EUR 1,05 billion.