A&O Shearman stands out for its international arbitration skills, boasting a large dedicated team in the Netherlands. The firm acts as lead counsel in high-profile arbitrations, including cross-border cases and international arbitrations where foreign law applies instead of Dutch law. Practice head Marieke Van Hooijdonk served as an ICC court member for seven years and utilises her experience to specialise in corporate and commercial disputes, representing clients in arbitration-related court proceedings. Hilde van der Baan is an expert in projects, energy, and construction arbitration. Marieke Schaink joined as counsel in January 2023 from the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and has bolstered the team’s finance-related arbitration capabilities.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek‘s arbitration practice is a leading force in the Netherlands. Often handling international and cross-border matters, the team serves as lead counsel in numerous investment and commercial arbitrations that are heard by international tribunals. The team is thus well versed in arbitration proceedings in a number of different jurisdictions and is a go-to firm for multinational corporations. Investor-state arbitrations are another key area of expertise. Leading the team is former ICC International Court of Arbitration vice-president Marnix Leijten, who is regularly engaged by clients to handle complex, high-stakes arbitrations. Singapore and Amsterdam-based Albert Marsman is a leading international arbitration practitioner. Martje Verhoeven-De Vries Lentsch is known for her commercial arbitration and gas industry expertise, while Matthias Kuscher handles issues in the energy, infrastructure, and construction industries.

Houthoff continues to be a premier arbitration firm in the Netherlands, in addition to regularly assisting with complex, high-value arbitration-associated court and Supreme Court litigation, including the enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards. The team has wide-ranging expertise in commercial arbitration matters, as well as investment treaty arbitration, where it represents states and investors in a range of ICSID, UNCITRAL, and other investor-state proceedings. The practice also assists with cross-border mandates and cases that require cross-sector knowledge. Practice head Dirk Knottenbelt focuses on international arbitration and is especially well versed in corporate and commercial arbitration. Thomas Stouten typically handles matters with cross-border elements and is co-chair of the enforcement and recognition subcommittee of the IBA Arbitration Committee. Remme Verkerk is experienced in enforcement and set-aside proceedings. Eva Milou Moison is also noted.

The arbitration team at Linklaters is an integral part of the firm’s global arbitration practice and excels in the sphere of international arbitration and cross-border enforcement. The practice handles a large number of set-aside proceedings and cassation proceedings, and has particular expertise in oil and gas and joint venture disputes. High-value and complex commercial and investment arbitrations make up the majority of the practice’s work. Practice head and arbitration specialist Gerard Meijer is an authority on Dutch law-related arbitrations and is routinely involved in high-stakes international arbitrations. Daniella Strik focuses on cases involving financial institutions and the energy sector, as well as having experience in notable investor state disputes. Bo Ra Hoebeke advises corporations and large investment companies, as well as handling commercial arbitration. Another key member of the team is Bart Fleuren, who is well versed in arbitration-related Dutch court proceedings.

NautaDutilh has strong expertise across a variety of sectors, including energy, finance, and construction, allowing the firm to expertly advise clients in these sectors on all aspects of arbitration. The practice handles both international and national cases and is particularly known for representing clients in investment arbitrations. The team handles both arbitrations with a seat in the Netherlands and the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Investment arbitration specialist Mirjam Van de Hel-Koedoot leads the practice and frequently acts as lead counsel in high-stakes enforcement and set-aside proceedings. Kasper Krzeminski is also key to the team, focusing on energy and construction disputes as well as cross-border enforcement matters. Freerk Vermeulen, Paul Olden, and Barbara Rumora-Scheltema are all involved in different aspects of arbitration proceedings for the firm.

Van Doorne acts as lead counsel for the majority of its arbitration cases, focusing the practice on annulment and enforcement proceedings. Investment treaty disputes, cross-border mandates, and set-aside proceedings all form key parts of the practice. The team is also well versed in handling post-M&A and joint venture disputes. Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst jointly lead the team; both also sit as arbitrators and have a wealth of experience in handling arbitration proceedings. Schellaars specialises in energy sector mandates and acts both for and against states, while van Zelst is an expert in construction-related disputes and investment arbitrations.

The international arbitration group at DLA Piper collaborates with its practices around the world, advising on cross-border and international arbitration mandates. The firm is especially noted for its expertise in the energy and natural resources sector, as well as its strength is construction and post M&A disputes. Energy specialist Michiel Coenraads is the go-to for ESG disputes and complex international arbitrations. Anne Josephus Jitta is experienced in investment arbitration, enforcement, and annulment proceedings. Jorian Hamster is also noted for his knowledge of international arbitration.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is active in a number of arbitration matters, both defending and enforcing arbitral awards as well as advising on post-M&A disputes and set-aside proceedings. Due to the firm’s global footprint, it specialises in international arbitration matters. Arbitration specialist Jeroen Van Hezewijk leads the team alongside Jelle Drok, who focuses on technology-related matters, and Mijke Sinninghe Damsté, who joined the practice in May 2023 from Loyens & Loeff.

Boutique firm Legaltree stands out for its partner-only approach, boasting a five-partner dispute resolution team that excels in international arbitration matters. The team has been steadily growing over the last few years, adding arbitration and commercial litigation expert Niek Peters from Simmons & Simmons to its roster in March 2023. Max van Leyenhorst specialises in Dutch arbitration cases, in addition to regularly sitting as an arbitrator in commercial disputes. Wouter de Clerck is the go-to for mandates involving the energy sector, Taco Wiersma is an expert in offshore disputes, and Sander Oorthuys is also noted for his contract expertise.

Loyens & Loeff is sought out by clients for its skill in the enforcement of arbitral awards and set-aside matters, which often have a focus on international and cross-border issues. Tom Claassens leads the practice and is an expert in arbitration proceedings and proceedings before the Dutch state courts and the courts of the Netherlands Antilles. Recently promoted partner Bastiaan Kemp handles post-M&A arbitration proceedings, while Melle Boevink advises on both corporate and commercial disputes. Eva Slabbers is also noted.

The arbitration practice at Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV handles all stages of arbitration cases, from interim measures to set-aside proceedings. While the firm is primarily known for its expertise in handling matters for public and governmental entities, it has been growing its commercial client base as well as its international capabilities. Willem Heemskerk chairs the international team and is the go-for for complex liability and compensation disputes before arbitral tribunals. Fellow practice head Mark Birnage is known for his expertise in construction and project work and handles project-related arbitration proceedings. Supreme Court litigator Martijn Scheltema is noted for his knowledge of set-aside proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Iman Brinkman focuses on energy-related matters, while newly promoted partner Raimond Dufour is the go-to for international arbitration proceedings.

Ysquare is well versed in arbitration of various kinds, including high0stakes commercial arbitration, post-M&A disputes, joint venture disputes, and energy-related arbitration. The boutique Amsterdam-based firm is active in a large number of international and national arbitrations, including before the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute, and CEPANI. Clients include multinational and national entities from the energy, private equity, marine, and chemical sectors. Bregje Korthals Altes is known for her work in high-profile commercial and construction arbitration, while Rufus Abeln is engaged by clients for M&A and joint venture-related disputes. Hanneke Schreur is also noted.

Clifford Chance‘s international arbitration practice is led by Juliette Luycks, who acts as counsel to a variety of clients, ranging from international organisations to financial investors, in addition to sitting as an arbitrator. Tiemen Drenth provides support in energy, finance and corporate-related arbitrations, as well as in cases with cross-border aspects.

STAUNCH‘s team focuses on complex arbitrations, combining its lawyers’ international experience to advise on international cases, set-aside proceedings, and shareholder disputes. The boutique firm’s practice is led by Stefan Derksen, who excels in construction and finance-related arbitrations.

Van Traa Advocaten specialises in international trade, transport and logistics, and insurance-related cases. In particular, the team assists enterprises with international trade disputes related to fraud, breach of contract and perishing of goods. International trade experts Marc van Maanen and Steven Oude Alink co-lead the practice.