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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

30.06.2025

NL Law

Stibbe represents municipalities The Hague and Dordrecht in cases concerning inadequate funding of tasks under the Participation Act

Stibbe provides legal assistance to The Hague, Dordrecht and several other municipalities in ongoing cases concerning inadequate central government funding for social assistance tasks.

09.07.2025

NL Law

Stibbe represented KLM in proceedings against planned ground staff strikes at Schiphol

In two separate urgent relief proceedings, Stibbe successfully represented KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in blocking ground staff strikes at Schiphol Airport initiated by the trade unions FNV and CNV.

01.07.2025

NL Law

Stibbe represents over 200 primary school boards in proceedings about inadequate funding

Stibbe represents over 200 primary school boards in their administrative proceedings against the State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education (the Secretary).

30.06.2025

NL Law

Stibbe represents municipalities The Hague and Dordrecht in cases concerning inadequate funding of tasks under the Participation Act

Stibbe provides legal assistance to The Hague, Dordrecht and several other municipalities in ongoing cases concerning inadequate central government funding for social assistance tasks.

09.07.2025

NL Law

Stibbe represented KLM in proceedings against planned ground staff strikes at Schiphol

In two separate urgent relief proceedings, Stibbe successfully represented KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in blocking ground staff strikes at Schiphol Airport initiated by the trade unions FNV and CNV.

01.07.2025

NL Law

Stibbe represents over 200 primary school boards in proceedings about inadequate funding

Stibbe represents over 200 primary school boards in their administrative proceedings against the State Secretary for Primary and Secondary Education (the Secretary).

30.06.2025

NL Law

Stibbe represents municipalities The Hague and Dordrecht in cases concerning inadequate funding of tasks under the Participation Act

Stibbe provides legal assistance to The Hague, Dordrecht and several other municipalities in ongoing cases concerning inadequate central government funding for social assistance tasks.

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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 represents municipalities The Hague and Dordrecht in cases concerning inadequate funding of tasks under the Participation Act

Stibbe represented KLM in proceedings against planned ground staff strikes at Schiphol

Stibbe advises Familiebedrijven Nederland

Stibbe represents over 200 primary school boards in proceedings about inadequate funding

Stibbe represents municipalities The Hague and Dordrecht in cases concerning inadequate funding of tasks under the Participation Act

Stibbe represented KLM in proceedings against planned ground staff strikes at Schiphol

Stibbe advises Familiebedrijven Nederland

Stibbe represents over 200 primary school boards in proceedings about inadequate funding

Stibbe represents municipalities The Hague and Dordrecht in cases concerning inadequate funding of tasks under the Participation Act

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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