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Stektemberfest

Last night we organized the Stektemberfest for corporate finance, debt advisory and private equity professionals. We are looking back on a very successful event and we thank our guests for coming!

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Stek with two lawyers in 2018 Who’s Who Legal: Energy

The 2018 edition of the directory Who’s Who Legal lists Stek with two laywers (Reijnoud Homveld and Jan Erik Janssen) in the list of leading lawyers in the energy sector in the Netherlands. In addition, Jan Erik Janssen is the only lawyer in the Netherlands to receive a special recognition…

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Prohibition on coal-fired power plants

This short article discusses the plans of the Dutch government to prohibit the generation of electricity by means of coal. This plan is laid down in a consultation version of the ‘Act prohibition on coal for electricity production’ and provides for grace periods until the end of 2024 for the…

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Stek welcomes Katinka van den Brink

We are pleased to announce that Katinka van den Brink joined Stek as an associate in our Finance group. Katinka is specialised in finance, securities, restructuring and insolvency. Before she joined Stek in May 2018, Katinka was an associate in the Financial Markets group of Houthoff for 5.5 years. Welcome…

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Legal 500 2018: Again praise for Stek

After the nice rankings and words in Chambers Europe 2018 (click here for the news release of 8 March 2018) clients and peers are also full of praise for Stek in the 2018 edition of the prestigious legal directory Legal 500. Stek has again been ranked for all its…

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Stek contributed to the “International Comparative Legal Guide to the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2018”

Together with other leading law firms across the globe we have contributed to the “International Comparative Legal Guide to the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments 2018.” This guide comprises 2 general chapters and 36 country reports. Our chapter provides a practical cross-border insight into the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments…

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Towards a climate and energy plan: will Dutch polder model succeed?

This short article discusses the objectives of the government and the negotiation format for the national climate agreement. This implementation of this agreement must start in 2019 and must lead to a reduction of CO2 emissions of 49% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. A herculean task. The article was…

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The NCC is set to raise the Netherlands' profile

On 8 March 2018 the Dutch House of Representatives adopted a bill pertaining to the establishment of the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC). This special chamber of the Amsterdam District Court and Amsterdam Court of Appeal will specialise in hearing extensive trade disputes with an international aspect, using English as the…

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Chambers 2018: Praise for Stek

In the 2018 edition of the authoritative directory Chambers Europe clients are full of praise for Stek: “Their industry knowledge is excellent and the advice is always appropriate, to-the-point, practical and thorough”. Stek is described as “great value for money” and praised for its collaborative approach with our clients (“so…