482 results Belgian Competition Authority concludes first hybrid cartel proceedings On 23 October 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority (the BCA) concluded its first hybrid cartel proceedings by imposing a fine of EUR 778.777 on CERP SA (CERP) for participating in anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical distribution sector. ESG disclosure in equity prospectuses: current state of affairs In a world where ESG takes centre stage, equity prospectuses will need to include disclosure on all material ESG-related matters. Granting of declaratory relief sought in collective action: new limitation period for all related individual claims? The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently ruled that if a collective action within the meaning of Article 3:305a (old) of the Dutch Civil Code leads to the granting of the requested declaratory relief. Tax Alert: Dutch Supreme Court rules on foreign exchange results realised in connection with dividend distributions On 3 November 2023, the Dutch Supreme Court issued a decision regarding a Dutch corporate taxpayer deemed to realise a taxable foreign exchange gain from its subsidiary's foreign currency dividend distribution. Stibbe advises Clara Wichmann and NJCM on ‘Nu Niet Zwanger’ project The Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports has imposed new obligations on the 'Nu Niet Zwanger' project of the GGD as a result of administrative appeal proceedings initiated by Bureau Clara Wichmann and the Dutch Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (NJCM). Participation under the Environment and Planning Act Under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), there is a commitment to implement more early participation. The extensive preparation procedure (uniforme openbare voorbereidingsprocedure) remains the main and most elaborate source of participation Incorporation of the Emergent Justice Collective We are delighted to have contributed to the establishment of Stichting Emergent Justice Collective. The object of this foundation is to challenge the existing dominant power within the international legal system. External safety under the Environment and Planning Act External safety plays a role under the Environment and Planning Act in the drafting of environmental plans and the granting of environmental permits. Compared to the former environmental law regime, some important changes are taking place. CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods. Nieuwe hernieuwbare energierichtlijn: wijzigingen inzake garanties van oorsprong, vergunningen en RFNBO’s Op 20 november 2023 trad richtlijn (EU) 2023/2413 tot herziening van de Hernieuwbare Energierichtlijn (EU) 2018/2001 (“RED III”) in werking. De lidstaten krijgen 18 maanden om RED III om te zetten. Frequent ESG disclosure issues under the EU Sustainable Finance framework explained ESMA publishes explanatory notes to various concepts under the Taxonomy Regulation, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Benchmark Regulation. Preventing environmental damage through sustainable cooperation Following the EC’s Horizontal Guidelines, the ACM and CMA have also published updated guidance on sustainability agreements. The approaches adopted by the three authorities are largely similar, but leave room for divergent assessments in some respects. The environmental strategy and the programme (Environment and Planning Act blog series) The Environment and Planning Act introduces two new policy instruments: the environmental strategy and the programme. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the nature and function of both instruments within the new environmental law system. ESG regulation: opportunities, more duties of care, increasing likelihood of liability Companies are swamped by ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – regulations. The underlying goal is, of course, worth pursuing: a transition to a sustainable world. BEFIT and TP Directive On 12 September 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a Council Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT Directive). The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan). Proposed amendments in the Dutch 2024 Tax Package related to ESG On Budget Day the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package, including the 2024 Tax Plan. Certain proposals related to ESG that may be relevant to international businesses are addressed in this Tax Alert. Lessons learned from the Dutch Crisis and Recovery Act for an environmental plan To gain timely experience with the possibilities of the ambient plan, the Crisis and Recovery Act (Crisis- en herstelwet) had the possibility of adopting a so-called zoning plan with broadened scope. Pagination Previous page Page 4 Current page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page
Belgian Competition Authority concludes first hybrid cartel proceedings On 23 October 2023, the Belgian Competition Authority (the BCA) concluded its first hybrid cartel proceedings by imposing a fine of EUR 778.777 on CERP SA (CERP) for participating in anticompetitive practices in the pharmaceutical distribution sector.
ESG disclosure in equity prospectuses: current state of affairs In a world where ESG takes centre stage, equity prospectuses will need to include disclosure on all material ESG-related matters.
Granting of declaratory relief sought in collective action: new limitation period for all related individual claims? The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal recently ruled that if a collective action within the meaning of Article 3:305a (old) of the Dutch Civil Code leads to the granting of the requested declaratory relief.
Tax Alert: Dutch Supreme Court rules on foreign exchange results realised in connection with dividend distributions On 3 November 2023, the Dutch Supreme Court issued a decision regarding a Dutch corporate taxpayer deemed to realise a taxable foreign exchange gain from its subsidiary's foreign currency dividend distribution.
Stibbe advises Clara Wichmann and NJCM on ‘Nu Niet Zwanger’ project The Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports has imposed new obligations on the 'Nu Niet Zwanger' project of the GGD as a result of administrative appeal proceedings initiated by Bureau Clara Wichmann and the Dutch Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (NJCM).
Participation under the Environment and Planning Act Under the Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet), there is a commitment to implement more early participation. The extensive preparation procedure (uniforme openbare voorbereidingsprocedure) remains the main and most elaborate source of participation
Incorporation of the Emergent Justice Collective We are delighted to have contributed to the establishment of Stichting Emergent Justice Collective. The object of this foundation is to challenge the existing dominant power within the international legal system.
External safety under the Environment and Planning Act External safety plays a role under the Environment and Planning Act in the drafting of environmental plans and the granting of environmental permits. Compared to the former environmental law regime, some important changes are taking place.
CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods.
Nieuwe hernieuwbare energierichtlijn: wijzigingen inzake garanties van oorsprong, vergunningen en RFNBO’s Op 20 november 2023 trad richtlijn (EU) 2023/2413 tot herziening van de Hernieuwbare Energierichtlijn (EU) 2018/2001 (“RED III”) in werking. De lidstaten krijgen 18 maanden om RED III om te zetten.
Frequent ESG disclosure issues under the EU Sustainable Finance framework explained ESMA publishes explanatory notes to various concepts under the Taxonomy Regulation, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and the Benchmark Regulation.
Preventing environmental damage through sustainable cooperation Following the EC’s Horizontal Guidelines, the ACM and CMA have also published updated guidance on sustainability agreements. The approaches adopted by the three authorities are largely similar, but leave room for divergent assessments in some respects.
The environmental strategy and the programme (Environment and Planning Act blog series) The Environment and Planning Act introduces two new policy instruments: the environmental strategy and the programme. In this blog post, we take a closer look at the nature and function of both instruments within the new environmental law system.
ESG regulation: opportunities, more duties of care, increasing likelihood of liability Companies are swamped by ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – regulations. The underlying goal is, of course, worth pursuing: a transition to a sustainable world.
BEFIT and TP Directive On 12 September 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a Council Directive on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT Directive).
The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan).
Proposed amendments in the Dutch 2024 Tax Package related to ESG On Budget Day the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package, including the 2024 Tax Plan. Certain proposals related to ESG that may be relevant to international businesses are addressed in this Tax Alert.
Lessons learned from the Dutch Crisis and Recovery Act for an environmental plan To gain timely experience with the possibilities of the ambient plan, the Crisis and Recovery Act (Crisis- en herstelwet) had the possibility of adopting a so-called zoning plan with broadened scope.