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The Current Status of the AI Act: Navigating the Future of AI Regulation in the EU

We discuss the current status of the AI Act since the ban on unacceptable AI systems and the AI literacy obligation, and the challenges that are arising in light of the balance between the rapid advancement of technologies and the slow pace of regulation.

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ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations

There is a lot coming at companies with regard to sustainability matters these days. This could also affect company directors’ responsibilities and liability. In this article, we will discuss some points of attention and share our practical observations.

CSRD: Strategic Sustainability Implications

The importance of strategic-level engagement with sustainability matters in response to the CSRD should not be underestimated. This requires a shift in mindset from simply complying with regulations to considering sustainability as a key business issue.

Welcome to Stibbe

We are a leading, independent, international law firm. We assist our clients with their most complex legal challenges from our offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg and London.

Recent matters

13.06.2025

BE Law

Stibbe advises Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile

Stibbe advises Belgian-listed company Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile to Arrive.

12.06.2025

BE Law

Stibbe assists Luminus in achieving financial close of its 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage park

Stibbe successfully assisted Luminus in achieving financial close of its 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage park in Navagne (Visé), Belgium. We are delighted to assist Luminus once again in implementing its Electrify2030 strategy.

03.06.2025

BE Law

Stibbe advises Aedifica on agreement with Cofinimmo to form Europe’s leading healthcare REIT

Stibbe advised Aedifica on its proposed conditional exchange offer to Cofinimmo and the resulting agreement to combine and create Europe’s leading healthcare REIT.

12.06.2025

BE Law

Stibbe assists Luminus in achieving financial close of its 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage park

03.06.2025

BE Law

Stibbe advises Aedifica on agreement with Cofinimmo to form Europe’s leading healthcare REIT

Stibbe advised Aedifica on its proposed conditional exchange offer to Cofinimmo and the resulting agreement to combine and create Europe’s leading healthcare REIT.

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BE Law

Preference and option contracts for real estate transactions

26/06

Curious about how preference and option contracts can offer both flexibility and legal certainty in real estate deals? During this practical session, we’ll explore how to draft and apply these tools effectively in the Belgian real estate context.

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Recognition & Awards

Netherlands Law Firm of the Year 2024

Chambers Europe 2024

"This practice is unique in its depth of expertise, responsiveness and creativity in handling complex high-stake real estate transactions. They have been proactive in identifying and resolving potential issues, they deliver exceptional quality within tight deadlines and they understand what matters for an institutional investor."

The Legal 500

2024

Real Estate and Construction

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The Current Status of the AI Act: Navigating the Future of AI Regulation in the EU

ESG and potential director’s liability: taking the lead in the transition to more sustainable business operations

CSRD: Strategic Sustainability Implications

Welcome to Stibbe

Recent matters

Stibbe advises Infranity

Stibbe advises Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile

Stibbe assists Luminus in achieving financial close of its 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage park

Stibbe advises Aedifica on agreement with Cofinimmo to form Europe’s leading healthcare REIT

Stibbe advises Infranity

Stibbe advises Proximus on the sale of its majority stake in Be-Mobile

Stibbe assists Luminus in achieving financial close of its 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage park

Stibbe advises Aedifica on agreement with Cofinimmo to form Europe’s leading healthcare REIT

Stibbe advises Infranity

Upcoming events

Preference and option contracts for real estate transactions

Recognition & Awards

Netherlands Law Firm of the Year 2024

Belgium Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

"The team is well versed in Dutch and cross-border M&A and is easily able to handle complex and bespoke issues. Team members are incredibly responsive and always ready to help on both urgent and long-term matters."

Netherlands Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

"Stibbe have shown great strategic thinking on complex unprecedented matters. They are very responsive, quick and a complete team."

"The lawyers are very knowledgeable in the area: if I call them about an issue, they will not only know the technical issues but also what is going on in the market."

"Stibbe’s arbitration team is simply the best in Brussels. They have an impressive ability to understand large volumes of complex factual and legal information and to synthesise it in a way that can be understood by any tribunal."

"Stibbe is composed of strong technical lawyers, who are pragmatic with a good business sense, and determined when needed."

"Whenever there seems to be no way out, Stibbe finds a way to overcome the legal hurdles and find a creative, out of the box and acceptable solution. The high success rate in their solutions is remarkable."

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