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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: our 16 key takeaways

The AI Act is the first comprehensive AI regulation in the world. In this first episode of our Artificial Intelligence series, we have set out our initial key takeaways on the AI Act based on the text as currently approved by the Council of the EU.

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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.

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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.

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17.04.2024

NL Law

BE Law

Stibbe advises Palex Medical

Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor.

29.03.2024

LU Law

Stibbe assists AUNA S.A.

Stibbe assisted AUNA S.A. in identifying and addressing all Luxembourg legal aspects linked to its $360 million U.S. initial public offering of 30,000,000 Class A ordinary shares.

20.03.2024

NL Law

EU Law

Stibbe advises Medios AG

Stibbe advises Medios on its acquisition of Ceban for around EUR 260 mio. Medios is a German pharmaceutical company listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange. Dutch Ceban prepares medicines for hospitals and pharmacies, also known as compounding.

19.03.2024

NL Law

Stibbe advises JP Morgan

Stibbe advises JP Morgan on a JP Morgan Growth Equity investment in cyber security firm Eye Security.

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Belgium Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

International Tax Review 2023

"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

"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."

The Legal 500

2024

Banking, Finance and Capital Markets

Belgium Patent Disputes Firm of the Year

Managing IP 2023

"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."

The Legal 500

2024

Dispute Resolution

Netherlands Tax Disputes Firm of the Year

International Tax Review 2023

"The Belgian tax team at Stibbe provides high-quality work and straight-to-the-point advice. They have excellent knowledge not only of the legislative environment but also of the practices of the local tax authorities."

The Legal 500

2023

Tax

"The practice has great expertise in patent litigation, in particular in the pharmaceutical industry. They also cover all aspects of IP law. They are really client-oriented and down-to-earth. They know how to work out a global strategy and are good team players in cross-border matters."

The Legal 500

2023

Intellectual Property

"Stibbe is one of the few firms that really knows how to combine a high level of quality with a high level of practical usability of its output."

Chambers Europe

2024

Real Estate

"Many of the challenges we face are complex, and they are always aware of this and ensure the specifics are accounted for when advising us."

Chambers Europe

2024

Public Law

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