De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek is a go-to firm for complex arbitration. The team is sought-after for its expertise in energy-related arbitration, regularly representing multinational corporations, and also stands out for its work on investment arbitration. Practice head Albert Marsman specialises in international arbitration within the energy and financial services sectors, particularly concerning cross-border investments. Marnix Leijten has a wealth of experience handling commercial and investor-state arbitration as well as enforcement and setting aside proceedings. Matthias Kuscher handles an array of arbitration in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, construction and IP. Martje de Vries Lentsch is noted for her work on arbitration involving the gas sector.

Houthoff handles cross-border commercial, investment treaty, and construction arbitration cases. The firm has experience handling commercial arbitration across numerous sectors and has been particularly active in the oil and gas and renewables spaces over the last year. Dirk Knottenbelt leads the arbitration team and is an expert in international disputes, handling a mix of commercial, corporate and investment arbitration. Thomas Stouten is a go-to lawyer, representing clients in both national and international proceedings arising from commercial and corporate disputes. Michel Klijn handles construction arbitration arising from EPC and FIDIC contracts and delay and defect issues. Remme Verkerk leads on international investment arbitration and is adept at enforcement and setting-aside proceedings. Eva Milou Moison left the firm in 2025.

A&O Shearman ‘s arbitration practice is well-versed in both international and domestic proceedings, representing clients in a range of cross-border cases. The team is headed by Hilde van der Baan, who stands out on energy and construction arbitration and is a key contact for both domestic and international proceedings. Marieke Schaink is a key member of the team and represents clients in M&A, contractual liability and tort disputes. Schaink is well-versed in both ICC and NAI rules. Guido Straub is noted for his work on cross-border arbitration as well as challenge and enforcement proceedings. Marieke van Hooijdonk left the firm in May 2025.

Enhance Arbitration was founded in July 2025 by arbitration experts Rogier Schellaars and Bas Van Zelst, who joined from Van Doorne. The firm specialises in arbitration cases, enforcement, annulment and setting aside proceedings and security orders. Schellaars excels in both commercial and investment arbitration, particularly within the energy sector, acting as counsel and arbitrator to public- and private-sector clients. Schellaars is also well-versed in post-M&A, joint venture and finance-related disputes. Van Zelst is a further arbitration specialist who utilises his keen commercial expertise to act in both Dutch and foreign-seated proceedings. They are supported by a strong team of associates including Diederik van Besouw and Bas Keizers.

Linklaters is highly sought-after for its expertise in domestic and cross-border commercial and investment arbitration. The practice is well-versed in cases involving the oil & gas sector as well as joint venture and M&A disputes. Practice head Gerard Meijer is a leading authority on arbitration, acting as counsel to domestic and international corporations and governmental entities in high-stakes cross-border proceedings. A further key contact is Bart Fleuren, who handles the setting aside and enforcement of Dutch-seated arbitration at the Supreme Court.

Loyens & Loeff has bolstered its practice with the arrival of arbitration specialist Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot as practice co-head. Van de Hel-Koedoot brings deep expertise in international arbitration, regularly representing multinational corporations and sovereign entities. The practice is often engaged in cross-border arbitration cases spanning commercial, investor-state, construction and corporate issues. Tom Claassens also co-chairs the practice and has a wealth of experience handling arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards. Fellow co-head Bastiaan Kemp is noted for his work on corporate, post-M&A, and commercial arbitration proceedings. Melle Boevink supports a mix of domestic and international clients in arbitration, enforcement and setting aside proceedings.

NautaDutilh represents a mix of clients from corporates to financial institutions, investors, and sovereign states. The firm demonstrates a strong focus on international arbitration, with department head Kasper Krzeminski centring his practice on energy and construction disputes. Krzeminski excels in multi-jurisdictional debt recovery, the enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign money judgments. Freerk Vermeulen is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, acting for clients in cassation proceedings and finance-related arbitration. Mirjam van de Hel-Koedoot  left the firm in 2025.

HBN Law & Tax‘s arbitration practice is well-versed in handling ICC arbitration as well as proceedings under NAI, VIAC, Swiss Rules, CEPANI and UNUM. The practice is headed by Stan Putter, who has a long track-record acting both for and against sovereign and state-owned entities in arbitration, recovery, as well as setting aside and enforcement proceedings. Chris de Bres is also noted for his work in arbitration proceedings. The firm stands out for its specific expertise in handling arbitration seated in the Dutch Caribbean region.

The international arbitration practice at boutique Legaltree brings together a wealth of experience in Dutch and internationally seated proceedings. Niek Peters is highly sought-after within the energy and technology sectors, representing clients in ICC arbitration proceedings and the enforcement of awards. A further key contact is Max van Leyenhorst, who acts for sovereigns, corporates, funds, and energy companies in ICC, ICSID, and UNCITRAL arbitration and enforcement proceedings. Taco Wiersma brings further expertise to the team.

Pels Rijcken stands out for its work with the State of the Netherlands as well as Dutch municipalities and provinces. Outside of this, the firm also represents domestic and international energy companies, banks and insurers. The firm handles an array of arbitration under various rules. The practice is jointly led by disputes specialists Willem Heemskerk and Mark Birnage; Heemskerk is the go-to for liability and compensation cases, while Birnage is a construction specialist who often handles construction arbitration. Supreme Court litigator Martijn Scheltema handles investment arbitration, setting-aside proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards.

STAUNCH centres its practice on international arbitration matters, handling both commercial and investor-state arbitration domestically as well as across Europe and Asia. The team is co-led by Stefan Derksen and Irène Léger. Derksen handles a range of disputes involving the construction, technology, IT and insurance sectors, while Léger excels in commercial, investment, and post-M&A arbitration. Other notable team members include Lútsen de Vries, who is the go-to for construction-related disputes, setting aside proceedings and enforcement of arbitral awards.

BarentsKrans‘ arbitration practice handles a mix of domestic and international arbitration under a diversity of rules. The team, led by Rieme-Jan Tjittes, is well-versed in energy, construction, and telecom sector proceedings, as well as post-M&A arbitration. Practice head Tjittes pairs experience in NAI, ICC, and UNCITRAL arbitration with a particular specialism regarding commercial contracts. Roeland de Mol left the firm.

CMS is well-versed in handling international arbitration under a wide array of rules including the NAI and ICC. The team is particularly active in construction and corporate arbitration and also handles setting aside and enforcement proceedings for clients. The practice is led by Jeroen Berlage, a construction expert with experience handling a diversity of delay, defect, and contract disputes. Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter acts for multinational corporates in transaction-related disputes and handles issues following on from arbitration proceedings.

Eversheds Sutherland focuses on representing international clients in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional arbitration proceedings. The firm mainly supports clients in the energy, industrials, consumer, TMT and financial services sectors and has experience handling commercial arbitration under NAI, ICC, SCC and UNCITRAL rules. Practice head Marie-Hélène Berghuijs is well-versed in handling civil law disputes and ESG issues within arbitration proceedings. Michiel Coenraads joined the firm in February 2026.

Freshfields LLP is highly experienced in handling complex international arbitration matters. The practice is led by Jelle Drok, who handles a wide range arbitration under different rules including ICSID, ICC and NAI. Drok also advises clients on recognition and enforcement proceedings as well as setting-aside proceedings. Alexander Schurink brings a wealth of practical experience within arbitration proceedings to represent clients in domestic and cross-border cases.

HabrakenRutten‘s arbitration practice utilises the firm’s expertise in the construction industry to advise on arbitration proceedings spanning energy, real estate, and infrastructure projects. Civil construction law specialist Thomas de Leeuwe typically handles proceedings before the Dutch Council of Arbitration for Construction Disputes. The practice is led by Robert van Agteren, who advises on national and international arbitration, and Sjoerd Rutten, who focuses on construction-related litigation and arbitration.

Stek‘s arbitration team represents clients within the energy, aviation, waste management and retail sectors in complex NAI arbitration cases. As a core focus, it supports national and international energy companies in disputes relating to installations, infrastructure projects, and energy supply contracts. The team is led by disputes specialists Simon Boersen and Max Hetterscheidt, with the pair regularly handling arbitration, state court proceedings, and the recognition and enforcement of court orders and international arbitral awards.

Van Doorne offers a particular focus on commercial, construction, and insurance arbitration cases. An experienced commercial dispute specialist, Daan Beenders now heads the team, following the departures of Rogier Schellaars and Bas van Zelst. Sjoerd Kamerbeek and Jasper Leedekerken contribute expertise regarding insurance sector arbitration proceedings. Tom Nijenhuis handles energy and contract arbitration. Commercial arbitration expert Bregje Korthals Altes arrived in January 2026.

Van Traa Advocaten handles arbitration within the international trade, transport and logistics, and insurance and liability spaces. The team is well-versed in handling cross-border and international proceedings under numerous rules. It also has specific expertise at handling proceedings at the Arbitration Board for the Building Industry. Marc van Maanen and Steven Oude Alink both lead the team; van Maanen focuses on transport law and international trade disputes and Oude Alink handles arbitration related to the international commodity trade.

Ysquare is a boutique focused on dispute resolution and handles a mix of complex domestic and international arbitration. It has experience in energy-related arbitration involving long-term supply contracts and renewables projects, construction arbitration, financial disputes, and retail, food and beverage arbitration proceedings. Rufus Abeln left the firm in January 2025, while Bregje Korthals Altes departed in January 2026.