In February 2024, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (“NAI”) published its 2024 NAI Arbitration Rules, which superseded the previously applicable 2015 NAI Arbitration Rules, effective 1 March 2024. The new rules aim to enhance the efficiency, speed and sustainability of arbitrations to better serve the involved parties. The key features of the 2024 NAI Arbitration Rules […]
Netherlands Arbitration
International Arbitration in the Netherlands
The 2015 Dutch Arbitration Act (the “Dutch Arbitration Act”) governs international arbitration in the Netherlands (please find the original in Dutch, as well as an unofficial English translation). The Dutch Arbitration Act amended Book Four of the Dutch Code of Civil Procedure (“DCCP”) (an English version of Book Four of the DCCP is available here), […]
Aceris Law Proudly Co-Sponsors Dutch Arbitration Day 2024
Dutch Arbitration Day is recognised for its role as a platform for fostering dialogue and innovation in arbitration. This year’s event promises to be no exception, with a compelling agenda that includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions addressing the most pressing issues in the field. As a sponsor, Aceris Law is thrilled to […]
Final Version of the Netherlands Model BIT Released
Previously, we analysed the main features of the 2018 Draft Netherlands Model BIT and concluded that the instrument could mark a new era in investment arbitration in the Netherlands. The Draft was open to consultation until 18 June 2017. The finalized text was adopted and released on 19 October 2018. The final version of the […]
The 2018 Draft Netherlands Model BIT – The Beginning of a New Era?
The year 2018 may be an important milestone in international investment arbitration concerning the Netherlands due to the 2018 Draft Netherlands Model BIT (the ‘Draft’) . The Draft contains several completely new provisions, absent in the 2004 version, and provides a narrow vision of other provisions in comparison to their 2004 predecessors. We will discuss the […]
The Art Arbitration Court: “Arbitration for Art’s Sake”
Introduction In June 2018, a new art arbitration court will open its doors to address and resolve exclusively art-related disputes. Named the “Court of Arbitration for Art”, its two main organizers are the Netherlands Arbitration Institute and the Authentication in Art Foundation. They will help to oversee mediation and arbitration services. It will be the first […]
Arctic Sunrise Arbitration (PCA case 2014-02) – Russia to pay €5.4 million in damages
On 10 July 2017, a PCA Arbitral Tribunal seated in The Hague rendered its award on compensation in another politically sensitive arbitration between Russia and the Netherlands (also known as the “Arctic Sunrise Arbitration”). The PCA Tribunal ordered Russia to pay €5.4 million in damages to the Netherlands for the capture and detention of a […]
