482 results Forewarned is forearmed: RPM still top of mind The clock is ticking for companies to set the record straight on resale price maintenance (RPM). Retailers must be able to determine their own retail prices without any direct or indirect meddling by suppliers. Proposal for a Directive to prevent misuse of shell entities (ATAD 3) and the amendments proposed by the European Parliament In mid-January 2023, the European Parliament approved the European Commission’s draft directive to prevent misuse of shell entities for tax purposes (known as ATAD 3), as amended by its Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Amendment to the AFM/DNB Policy Rule on Suitability 2012 The amended Policy Rule on Suitability 2012 (the Policy Rule) entered into force on 1 April 2023. The impact of geopolitical developments on transactions: a tangled web of rules and hurdles Where is the line between openness and protectionism in the European single market? At both EU and national level, more and more protective barriers against foreign investors and acquirers have been created in the international competition. FAQ: An Open Government Act request has been submitted that relates to me, now what? The Dutch government has given you the opportunity to present your views on an intended disclosure of information based on the Open Government Act (Wet open overheid). What does the Open Government Act entail? Dawn raid drama: bycatch and data rooms Beware of the fine line in antitrust investigations between illegal fishing expeditions and accidental discoveries pointing at a separate antitrust infringement. Stibbe assists Uchida Yoko Co with the acquisition of Open Assessment Technologies Stibbe assisted Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd., with the acquisition of 100% of Open Assessment Technologies S.A. (OAT™). The Netherlands published the legislative proposal for Pillar Two implementation On 31 May 2023, the Dutch government published the legislative proposal and explanatory notes regarding the implementation of the Directive implementing Pillar Two (the Directive) as of 31 December 2023. Three months after the UBO-case – Where do we stand and what’s next? This article looks at the aftermath of the UBO case invalidating the general access to UBO data, and looks at what lies ahead for companies and member states, and specifically at Belgium's recent regulatory action. The EU Green Bond Standard In the blog below, Jeroen van Eck of our Financial Markets team looks back on, and ahead to, the developments surrounding green bonds in the EU. The future of nuclear power in the Netherlands (part 2): Borssele preferred site for two new nuclear power plants On 9 December 2022, Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy presented to the Second Chamber of the House of Representatives his further elaboration of the coalition agreement's intentions on nuclear energy. Data Privacy Day 2023: highlighting the most impactful ECJ judgments from the past year In recent years, the ECJ has issued landmark judgments with far-yielding consequences for data controllers and data processors. To celebrate Data Privacy Day 2023, we highlighted the most impactful judgments of the ECJ from the past year. ECJ in Unilever: commercial policy by dominant undertakings on thin ice Unilever shows the need to assess evidence on lack of anti-competitive effects in abuse cases and how liability can extend across different levels of the supply chain. Dominant undertakings had better think twice when imposing policy on distributors. Belgian Competition Authority opens first hybrid cartel proceedings In the first hybrid cartel proceedings by the Belgian Competition Authority, the Prosecutor recently submitted a draft decision to condemn and impose a fine on pharmaceutical wholesaler CERP SA for allegedly participating in anticompetitive practices. Dutch Supreme Court: property rights also require a leveraged effect of more than 1 in 10 to qualify as lucrative interest The Dutch Supreme Court issued an interesting court decision on 14 April 2023 clarifying when property rights (vermogensrechten) are economically similar or comparable to subordinated classes of shares that constitute a lucrative interest. Financial Stability Board issues uniform bank cyberattack reporting framework On 13 April 2023, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report on convergence in Cyber Incident Reporting (CIR). Dutch Supreme Court decides on liability of de facto directors under Dutch law: ‘setting aside’ of formal directors is not required In bankruptcy proceedings, directors under the articles of association of a Dutch B.V. or N.V. can be held liable by a bankruptcy trustee on the basis of specific articles of the Dutch Civil Code concerning manifestly improper management. The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive In Q2 2023, the European Parliament will vote on the much-discussed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Pagination Previous page Page 1 Current page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Next page
Forewarned is forearmed: RPM still top of mind The clock is ticking for companies to set the record straight on resale price maintenance (RPM). Retailers must be able to determine their own retail prices without any direct or indirect meddling by suppliers.
Proposal for a Directive to prevent misuse of shell entities (ATAD 3) and the amendments proposed by the European Parliament In mid-January 2023, the European Parliament approved the European Commission’s draft directive to prevent misuse of shell entities for tax purposes (known as ATAD 3), as amended by its Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.
Amendment to the AFM/DNB Policy Rule on Suitability 2012 The amended Policy Rule on Suitability 2012 (the Policy Rule) entered into force on 1 April 2023.
The impact of geopolitical developments on transactions: a tangled web of rules and hurdles Where is the line between openness and protectionism in the European single market? At both EU and national level, more and more protective barriers against foreign investors and acquirers have been created in the international competition.
FAQ: An Open Government Act request has been submitted that relates to me, now what? The Dutch government has given you the opportunity to present your views on an intended disclosure of information based on the Open Government Act (Wet open overheid). What does the Open Government Act entail?
Dawn raid drama: bycatch and data rooms Beware of the fine line in antitrust investigations between illegal fishing expeditions and accidental discoveries pointing at a separate antitrust infringement.
Stibbe assists Uchida Yoko Co with the acquisition of Open Assessment Technologies Stibbe assisted Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd., with the acquisition of 100% of Open Assessment Technologies S.A. (OAT™).
The Netherlands published the legislative proposal for Pillar Two implementation On 31 May 2023, the Dutch government published the legislative proposal and explanatory notes regarding the implementation of the Directive implementing Pillar Two (the Directive) as of 31 December 2023.
Three months after the UBO-case – Where do we stand and what’s next? This article looks at the aftermath of the UBO case invalidating the general access to UBO data, and looks at what lies ahead for companies and member states, and specifically at Belgium's recent regulatory action.
The EU Green Bond Standard In the blog below, Jeroen van Eck of our Financial Markets team looks back on, and ahead to, the developments surrounding green bonds in the EU.
The future of nuclear power in the Netherlands (part 2): Borssele preferred site for two new nuclear power plants On 9 December 2022, Minister Jetten for Climate and Energy presented to the Second Chamber of the House of Representatives his further elaboration of the coalition agreement's intentions on nuclear energy.
Data Privacy Day 2023: highlighting the most impactful ECJ judgments from the past year In recent years, the ECJ has issued landmark judgments with far-yielding consequences for data controllers and data processors. To celebrate Data Privacy Day 2023, we highlighted the most impactful judgments of the ECJ from the past year.
ECJ in Unilever: commercial policy by dominant undertakings on thin ice Unilever shows the need to assess evidence on lack of anti-competitive effects in abuse cases and how liability can extend across different levels of the supply chain. Dominant undertakings had better think twice when imposing policy on distributors.
Belgian Competition Authority opens first hybrid cartel proceedings In the first hybrid cartel proceedings by the Belgian Competition Authority, the Prosecutor recently submitted a draft decision to condemn and impose a fine on pharmaceutical wholesaler CERP SA for allegedly participating in anticompetitive practices.
Dutch Supreme Court: property rights also require a leveraged effect of more than 1 in 10 to qualify as lucrative interest The Dutch Supreme Court issued an interesting court decision on 14 April 2023 clarifying when property rights (vermogensrechten) are economically similar or comparable to subordinated classes of shares that constitute a lucrative interest.
Financial Stability Board issues uniform bank cyberattack reporting framework On 13 April 2023, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report on convergence in Cyber Incident Reporting (CIR).
Dutch Supreme Court decides on liability of de facto directors under Dutch law: ‘setting aside’ of formal directors is not required In bankruptcy proceedings, directors under the articles of association of a Dutch B.V. or N.V. can be held liable by a bankruptcy trustee on the basis of specific articles of the Dutch Civil Code concerning manifestly improper management.
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive In Q2 2023, the European Parliament will vote on the much-discussed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).