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Summer update SDE++ subsidy scheme: 2022 and beyond

In the Netherlands, producers of renewable energy or carbon-reducing technologies can apply for a subsidy on the basis of the Stimulation of Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition subsidy scheme. This subsidy scheme is a crucial instrument to achieve the Dutch government’s climate goals. In this ILO…

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EU General Court approves new European Commission policy on below-threshold merger notifications

On 26 March 2021, the European Commission (Commission) published new Guidance on the application of the referral mechanism set out in Article 22 of the Merger Regulation to certain categories of cases (the Guidance), see also our previous blog. Through the new Guidance, the Commission encourages Member States…

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Foreign subsidies regulation: the next new tool in the European Commission’s toolbox?

In May 2021, the European Commission (the Commission) published a proposal for a Regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the EU’s internal market. According to the Commission, foreign subsidies seem to have facilitated the acquisition of EU undertakings, influenced investment decisions, distorted trade in services or otherwise influenced the behaviour…

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Foreign direct investment screening in the Netherlands – FAQ

Much like in other EU Member States, Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) screening has become a hot topic in the Netherlands. Although the Netherlands has FDI-like rules for certain specific sectors, general FDI legislation is not yet in place. However, this is about to change: On 17 May 2022, Dutch Senate adopted…

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Stek welcomes Dirk de Graeff

We are pleased to announce that Dirk de Graeff joined Stek as a senior associate in our Corporate practice group. Dirk specialises in corporate law and ‎advises private equity firms, corporates and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. Prior to joining Stek, Dirk…

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Lawyers for Lawyers Speaker Tour with Malaysian human rights lawyer

Last month, Malaysian environmental human rights lawyer and human rights defender Charles Hector visited our office as part of the “speaker tour” organised by Lawyers for Lawyers (L4L). Charles Hector is a prominent lawyer in Malaysia en has litigated several cases to protect the human rights of minorities in Malaysia.

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Stek in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 guide

Clients and peers are again full of praise for Stek in the 2022 edition of the prestigious legal directory Legal 500. Stek has been ranked for all its practice areas for years now and a large number of its lawyers are listed in this directory. This year there are listings…

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Stek welcomes Mateusz Banasiak and Kenneth Luijk

We are delighted to announce that Mateusz Banasiak and Kenneth Luijk joined Stek. As an associate in our Corporate group, Mateusz advises private equity firms, corporates and financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings and other corporate law issues. Kenneth is an associate in our Finance group and…

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Stek in Chambers Europe 2022

In the 2022 edition of the authoritative directory Chambers Europe Stek is again recommended for its practice areas that are listed in that guide. Stek is described as “very responsive and personal: the team shows you that your transaction really matters”. According to a client, the lawyers are “knowledgeable,…