CSR - Pro bono

Collective equal pay proceedings: Stibbe advises Bureau Clara Wichmann and two individual judges

The case revolved around the Dutch State's practice of using a candidates most recently earned salary as the basis for determining their starting salary upon appointment as a judge.

Stibbe wins court case on sex workers' rights

Stibbe represented women’s rights organisation Bureau Clara Wichmann and two sex workers in litigation on local policy and access around a streetwalking zone in Nijmegen.

Unequal pay in the judiciary: Stibbe advises Bureau Clara Wichmann

The current remuneration policy within the judiciary has resulted in a gender pay gap.

Stibbe represents Varkens in Nood in a case about enforcement of the ban on amputating pig tails

Stibbe is assisting Varkens in Nood Foundation to improve the living standards for pigs in the livestock industry.

The anti-SLAPP Directive has legal effect

Litigation against, for example journalists, NGOs, and human rights defenders could effectively silence them. To prevent this, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union recently adopted the anti-SLAPP Directive.

Stibbe publishes Q&A on coronavirus

Stibbe in Amsterdam answers questions from consumers, small businesses, foundations and NGOs about the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Q&A voor consumenten, zzp'ers, (kleine) ondernemingen, stichtingen en NGO’s

Stibbe in Amsterdam publiceert coronavirus Q&A voor consumenten, zzp'ers, kleine ondernemers, stichtingen en NGO's.

Stibbe advises multiple COVID-19 related initiatives

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have seen an outpouring of support and solidarity. This has resulted in multiple COVID-19 related initiatives to overcome challenges raised by the pandemic.

Stibbe advises Defence for Children and PILP-NJACM

Stibbe has advised Defence for Children and PILP-NJCM on a pro bono basis about the possibilities of conducting legal proceedings in relation to the Dutch amnesty scheme for minors seeking asylum (Kinderpardon).

Stibbe advises the Rembrandt Society

Stibbe advises the Rembrandt Society’s vision of the Act of Cultural Heritage (‘Erfgoedwet’).

Stibbe paved the way for female SGP members

Citing the right to freedom of expression, the Reformed Political Party (Dutch abbreviation: SGP) argued that while women can become a member of the SGP, they couldn’t vote within the party or stand for public office on behalf of it.

Stibbe advises WWF-Netherlands

The Dutch government has expressed its intention to recognize the Malaysian Timber Certification System (MTCS) as evidence of sustainable wood for a two-year period, even though MTCS does not meet all official criteria.

Stibbe protects students

In 2011 the Dutch government expressed its intention to fine students €3,000 if they take too long to graduate. Student unions opposed to this change and approached Stibbe with a request for pro bono legal counsel.

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.

Legal sponsorship Stibbe x Fairwork

Stibbe has entered into a long-term partnership with FairWork, assisting it on important social and complex legal questions.