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Stibbe advised a cross-border governmental organisation on how to seek a favourable tax ruling so that it may enter as a new charity player in the Belgian system of attracting funds through tax deductible gifts.

Advising China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) on its acquisition of a 35% interest in Syria Shell Petroleum Development (SSPD), currently 100% owned by Shell.

Stibbe assisted the ONDD (Office national du ducroire - Nationale Delcrederedienst) in arbitral proceedings—and obtaining a favourable ruling for it—regarding insurance claims arising out of the early termination of construction contracts in Dubai.

Stibbe represented an aviation client before a Belgian criminal court in a liability case relating to the fire in a hangar at the Belgian National Airport. 

Stibbe assisted the Flemish government with the management and restructuring of three regional airports in Flanders (Ostend-Bruges, Kortrijk-Wevelgem, Antwerp).

Advising Micron Technology on the acquisition of Numonyx Holdings in an all-stock transaction valuing Numonyx at approximately USD 1.27 billion.

Stibbe advised various multinational groups on IP rights and R&D tax aspects, restructuring, commercial structure, and transfer pricing.

Stibbe assisted a number of clients in obtaining a delisting from the Iran Sanction list and in obtaining clearance for financial flows from Iran to our clients' subsidiaries.

Stibbe assisted a private investment fund in a litigation case against the American Internal Revenue Service concerning the cross-border leasing of railway material, and the applicability of Belgian law on such a transaction.

Stibbe represented the Flemish Media Regulator before the Court of Appeal following a claim by various Belgian cable operators.

Stibbe assisted an artificial gravel manufacturer before the courts. The gravel contains recycled stainless steel slag which was allegedly inflating, causing damages to roads and buildings under which it had been placed.

Advising TomTom, the producer of navigation-products, on the takeover of Ilocal. A company which offers data of Dutch and Belgian companies via the internet. TomTom expects to enhance the quality of its navigation services with the Ilocal technology.

Advising ING Groep on its EUR 7.5 billion rights offering. 

Advising Canon on its EUR 730 million all cash public offer for all shares of Océ. Together, Canon and Océ aim to create the overall number one presence in the printing industry. Canon also agreed to pay EUR 65 million to buy Oce’s preferred shares.

Advising Super de Boer in relation to the EUR 550 million offer made by Jumbo Groep regarding the acquisition of the entire business of Super de Boer by means of an acquisition of all its assets and liabilities.