1018 results Digital Law Up(to)date: New Royal decree completes Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers The Belgian Gazette published a Royal decree completing the Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers. The decree enters into force on 1 May 2022. Sustainability solutions sussed out soon More antitrust clarity has arrived for companies involved in sustainability collaborations. The EC published draft revised rules on horizontal cooperation agreements and the ACM informally approved two green initiatives in the energy sector. Employers beware: final warning for “job cartels” Only months after suspending an investigation into a possible wage-fixing cartel, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has warned employers, employers’ organisations, and trade associations to not engage in no-poach agreements. Pfizer may be off the hook, but ACM pharma supervision continues Pharma companies beware: discount schemes by former patent owners raise red flags at competition authorities. Duality on dual distribution resolved? Nothing is more fickle than information exchange: it changes colour under EU competition rules depending on the nature of the relationship between the exchanging companies. Netherlands Chapter in The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review, edition 10 Reinout de Boer, Michael Molenaars, Rogier van der Struijk, Mieke Lavreysen and Tirza Cramwinckel contributed to the Tax Disputes and Litigation review in a chapter about the Netherlands. Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers. Ontwikkelingen rondom duurzaamheidsverslaggeving In 2021 hebben zich veel ontwikkelingen op het gebied van duurzaamheidsverslaggeving voorgedaan. Actualiteiten Internationaal Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen (IMVO) De aandacht voor (I)MVO en ESG en verantwoording daarover blijft onverminderd groot. Wij zien op nationaal en Europees niveau tal van ontwikkelingen. Wij stippen enkele Europese en nationale initiatieven aan. Stibbe advises Insight Venture Partners Stibbe advises Insight Venture Partners and its portfolio company Zone & Co on the acquisition of a 100% equity stake in Fast Four. EBA publishes its advice on non-bank lending activities In the past years, non-banks have shaken up the lending landscape in the European Union (“EU”). Fintech lending platforms and other non-bank lenders (including Bigtechs) have entered and disrupted the lending markets. Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence On 23 February 2022 the European Commission (the "Commission") published a proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the "CSDD proposal"). Stibbe Luxembourg appoints François Bernard as Of Counsel Stibbe proudly announces the promotion of François Bernard to Of Counsel in the Corporate & Finance practice of its Luxembourg office. Stibbe Luxembourg nomme François Bernard en tant qu'Of Counsel Stibbe a le plaisir d'annoncer la promotion de François Bernard en tant qu'Of Counsel au sein du département Corporate & Finance de son bureau de Luxembourg. Netherlands Chapter in The Corporate Tax 2022 guide Michael Molenaars, Jeroen Smits, Reinout de Boer and Rogier van der Struijk contributed to The Corporate Tax 2022 guide in a chapter about the Netherlands. Stibbe advised Mitiska REIM Stibbe's Real Estate Transaction Group, led by Boris Cammelbeeck, has advised Mitiska REIM with the acquisition of Makado Beek retail center from Syntrus Achmea. Makado Beek is one of the largest retail centers in the Netherlands. Stibbe Amsterdam appoints new board as per 1 January 2022 Stibbe Amsterdam has a new board as of 1 January. With the appointments of Hans Witteveen and Anna Collignon, Stibbe’s executive board now consists of Hans Witteveen (Managing Partner), Anna Collignon, Michael Molenaars and Cécile Schobben (COO). Stibbe advises 3G Capital Stibbe advises 3G Capital, the Brazilian-American leading investment firm with portfolio companies such as AB InBev, BurgerKing and KraftHeinz, on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Hunter Douglas. Pagination Previous page Page 29 Current page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Next page
Digital Law Up(to)date: New Royal decree completes Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers The Belgian Gazette published a Royal decree completing the Belgian regulatory framework on crypto-exchange and wallet services providers. The decree enters into force on 1 May 2022.
Sustainability solutions sussed out soon More antitrust clarity has arrived for companies involved in sustainability collaborations. The EC published draft revised rules on horizontal cooperation agreements and the ACM informally approved two green initiatives in the energy sector.
Employers beware: final warning for “job cartels” Only months after suspending an investigation into a possible wage-fixing cartel, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has warned employers, employers’ organisations, and trade associations to not engage in no-poach agreements.
Pfizer may be off the hook, but ACM pharma supervision continues Pharma companies beware: discount schemes by former patent owners raise red flags at competition authorities.
Duality on dual distribution resolved? Nothing is more fickle than information exchange: it changes colour under EU competition rules depending on the nature of the relationship between the exchanging companies.
Netherlands Chapter in The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review, edition 10 Reinout de Boer, Michael Molenaars, Rogier van der Struijk, Mieke Lavreysen and Tirza Cramwinckel contributed to the Tax Disputes and Litigation review in a chapter about the Netherlands.
Digital Law Up(to)date: Belgian legislator strengthens legislation on crypto-exchange and wallet service providers On 11 February 2022, the Belgian Official Gazette published a new law modifying the Belgian anti-money laundering law. The objective of the text is to introduce new provisions to regulate crypto-exchange and wallet service providers.
Ontwikkelingen rondom duurzaamheidsverslaggeving In 2021 hebben zich veel ontwikkelingen op het gebied van duurzaamheidsverslaggeving voorgedaan.
Actualiteiten Internationaal Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Ondernemen (IMVO) De aandacht voor (I)MVO en ESG en verantwoording daarover blijft onverminderd groot. Wij zien op nationaal en Europees niveau tal van ontwikkelingen. Wij stippen enkele Europese en nationale initiatieven aan.
Stibbe advises Insight Venture Partners Stibbe advises Insight Venture Partners and its portfolio company Zone & Co on the acquisition of a 100% equity stake in Fast Four.
EBA publishes its advice on non-bank lending activities In the past years, non-banks have shaken up the lending landscape in the European Union (“EU”). Fintech lending platforms and other non-bank lenders (including Bigtechs) have entered and disrupted the lending markets.
Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence On 23 February 2022 the European Commission (the "Commission") published a proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the "CSDD proposal").
Stibbe Luxembourg appoints François Bernard as Of Counsel Stibbe proudly announces the promotion of François Bernard to Of Counsel in the Corporate & Finance practice of its Luxembourg office.
Stibbe Luxembourg nomme François Bernard en tant qu'Of Counsel Stibbe a le plaisir d'annoncer la promotion de François Bernard en tant qu'Of Counsel au sein du département Corporate & Finance de son bureau de Luxembourg.
Netherlands Chapter in The Corporate Tax 2022 guide Michael Molenaars, Jeroen Smits, Reinout de Boer and Rogier van der Struijk contributed to The Corporate Tax 2022 guide in a chapter about the Netherlands.
Stibbe advised Mitiska REIM Stibbe's Real Estate Transaction Group, led by Boris Cammelbeeck, has advised Mitiska REIM with the acquisition of Makado Beek retail center from Syntrus Achmea. Makado Beek is one of the largest retail centers in the Netherlands.
Stibbe Amsterdam appoints new board as per 1 January 2022 Stibbe Amsterdam has a new board as of 1 January. With the appointments of Hans Witteveen and Anna Collignon, Stibbe’s executive board now consists of Hans Witteveen (Managing Partner), Anna Collignon, Michael Molenaars and Cécile Schobben (COO).
Stibbe advises 3G Capital Stibbe advises 3G Capital, the Brazilian-American leading investment firm with portfolio companies such as AB InBev, BurgerKing and KraftHeinz, on the acquisition of a controlling interest in Hunter Douglas.