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De Brauw is known as the leading international law firm in the Netherlands.

Rooted deeply in the Dutch tradition of problem-solving and innovation, we offer high-end legal advice in corporate transactions, disputes and regulatory enforcement.

Our lawyers are widely recognised as leaders in their fields. Together, we form a strong collective, representing our clients, relentlessly pursuing excellence.

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24 October 2024

Sustainability claims: managing regulatory and other risks as intolerance for greenwashing grows

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are now critical drivers for companies – there is no getting around it. Companies often make significant ESG efforts. But when they wish to – or have to – communicate about these efforts, a growing web of regulations becomes relevant. This, coupled with increasingly active authorities who are on the look-out for greenwashing practices, means that it can be hard to establish what is, and what is not, allowed or required. Below, we will summarise the state of play and also look ahead.
24 October 2024

Raising the bar: impact of Green Bonds Regulation on issuers

Green bonds are financial instruments where the net proceeds are specifically used to finance green, social and other sustainable activities. Green bonds are already prominent in the EU bond market (with some of the largest issuers located in the Netherlands), but the "green" stamp is so far mainly based on voluntary market standards. This will change when the Green Bonds Regulation comes into effect. The Green Bonds Regulation sets uniform requirements for issuers of EU Green Bonds (EuGBs).
9 October 2024

Competition Law in the Digital Age | October 2024

Our Competition Law in the Digital Age newsletter, a quarterly publication, intends to provide insights on modern-day competition law developments in a bite-sized format. This edition focuses on: 1. The European Court of Justice ruling the European Commission lacked jurisdiction in the landmark Illumina/Grail case;
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