Squire Patton Boggs | Netherlands | 31 May 2010
On 3 May 2010, the NMA (Dutch cartel authority) imposed a fine of €1,366,000 on the British insurer Amlin (Overseas Holdings) Limited, part of Amlin Plc, and a fine of €782,000 on the Dutch state, for not having made the required notification of a merger in time.
Squire Patton Boggs | Netherlands | 30 Jan 2010
The European Commission (the "Commission") has decided to refer the assessment of Schuitema's proposed acquisition of assets of Super de Boer to the Dutch Competition Authority (Nederlandse Mededingingsautoriteit - "NMa"), under Article 9 of the EU Merger Regulation.
Squire Patton Boggs | European Union, Netherlands | 31 Dec 2009
On 13 November 2009, the Commission approved a restructuring plan for ING Groep NV under the EC State aid rules.
Squire Patton Boggs | European Union, Netherlands | 10 Jun 2009
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that a single meeting between companies may constitute a concerted practice in breach of competition law.
Squire Patton Boggs | European Union, Netherlands | 19 May 2009
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Cefetra BV by ForFarmers BV (both Dutch companies).
Squire Patton Boggs | European Union, Netherlands | 14 Apr 2009
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under EC Treaty State aid rules to establish whether state measures in favour of Fortis Bank Nederland (FBN) and the activities of ABN Amro which were acquired by Fortis ("the ABN activities") are in line with EU State aid rules.
Squire Patton Boggs | European Union, Netherlands | 7 Apr 2009
The European Commission has authorised, under EC Treaty State aid rules, a Dutch measure to help businesses to deal with the current economic crisis.
Squire Patton Boggs | European Union, Netherlands | 7 Apr 2009
The European Commission has granted temporary clearance to the illiquid asset back-up facility provided by the Dutch State to the financial group ING, with final approval dependent on the result of an in-depth investigation.