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Welcoming two new Counsel to Stek: Barbara Elion & Dirk de Graeff

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Dispute Resolution and Corporate M&A practice groups with the appointment of two new Counsel: Barbara Elion (Dispute Resolution) and Dirk de Graeff (Corporate M&A) effective 1 January 2026. Barbara Elion has been part of Stek since 2021 and has a…

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Shell, Milieudefensie, and Climate litigation: key take-aways for directors of Dutch companies

On 12 November 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague delivered its judgment in the climate case between Milieudefensie and Shell. Although the court overturned the judgment that had obliged Shell to reduce CO2 emissions by 45% across the Shell Group by 2030, the judgment still…

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Stek in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 guide

In the 2024 edition of the authoritative directory The Legal 500 Stek is again recommended for each of its practice areas. Our lawyers are mentioned in the Legal 500 commentary for their standout contribution to respective practices. Additionally, special mentions are for: Banking and finance: Borrower side (promoted to)…

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Legislative proposal to amend dispute resolution procedure and clarify admissibility requirements inquiry proceedings submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives

On 13 November 2023, the legislative proposal amending the dispute resolution procedure and inquiry proceedings was submitted to the House of Representatives. The legislative proposal introduces significant changes to (in particular) the dispute resolution procedure. It aims to improve the effectiveness of the dispute resolution procedure by adjusting some procedural…

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Directors' Liability Chronicle 2022: Trends and Developments

In recent years, directors of national and international companies have been increasingly confronted with liability claims and legal proceedings. Directors are being held accountable more swiftly and frequently for the responsibilities they bear. This trend is being amplified by society’s growing focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects, along…

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Dividend fraud – time for Dutch civil actions?

Dividend fraud has been in the news a lot recently. Research by the Dutch research platform Follow the Money in context of the CumEx Files indicates that it appears that the Netherlands was hit relatively the hardest by the large-scale dividend fraud. The Dutch tax authorities are said…