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What the Team is Known For

Houthoff has an outstanding practice in the Netherlands for international arbitration. The law firm has handled a number of cross-border arbitrations involving expropriation, setting aside proceedings and arbitral award issues. It additionally advises on investment arbitrations, as well as damages claims and contractual disputes in the energy and construction sectors. The lawyers often act on cases under NAI, ICC and ICSID rules.

Work Highlights

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  • Houthoff represented the Republic of Peru in a EUR600 million investment dispute, as well as subsequent setting aside proceedings before the Court of Appeal of The Hague.

Strengths

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The Houthoff team is committed to its cases and provides constant follow-up and analysis from every perspective to ensure that all angles are covered.

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Houthoff has seasoned lawyers with lots of experience who are supported by ambitious and exceptionally smart team members. They are very solution oriented and assist us in the best possible way.

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Houthoff is my go-to law firm for anything involving the Netherlands. The work is always exceptional and the team is quick to respond and very nimble.

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Houthoff knows its subject matter, presents well and keeps us updated. The team offers very good engagement and is very experienced in this area.

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The Houthoff team is extremely responsive, commercially focused and provides easy-to-understand analysis and advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dirk Knottenbelt
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Dirk Knottenbelt
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Dirk Knottenbelt has a broad practice advising on construction arbitration, contractual disputes, investment arbitration, shareholder disputes and the enforcement of arbitral awards. He has notable experience handling arbitrations under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Dirk Knottenbelt's ability to digest the most complex issues is impressive. He is very well respected and arbitrators accept what he says.

Dirk Knottenbelt has been one of the best lawyers I have had the chance to work with. He is smart, with quick answers and great advocacy skills.

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Thomas Stouten
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Thomas Stouten
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Thomas Stouten has extensive experience in handling contractual and shareholder disputes under ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL rules. Additionally, he represents clients in the enforcement or annulment of ICSID and NAI awards.

Thomas Stouten is easy to work with, has great commercial awareness and understands the client's business quickly.

Thomas Stouten is our go-to lawyer and has never let us down. He is razor sharp in hearings and pleadings, gives in-depth advice and remains ambitious.

Thomas Stouten is a very engaging, thoughtful and creative lawyer.

Thomas Stouten is very eager to win. He does not stop and is a true fighter.

Thomas Stouten is the go-to lawyer in the Netherlands for arbitration. He is a very bright mind with good strategic judgement. He is very client service oriented and pleasant to work with as well.

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Dirk Knottenbelt
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Dirk Knottenbelt
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Thomas Stouten
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Thomas Stouten
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