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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

  • Houthoff represented several companies as claimants in disputes against PDVSA and Bariven under ICC rules in relation to commercial contracts, with claims totalling more than USD1 billion.

Strengths

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The lawyers are at the top of the market and have excellent legal minds. They are easy to collaborate with and have a client-first mentality.

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The team consists of excellent lawyers who combine top-tier legal knowledge with business savviness. The more complex the matter, the more value Houthoff adds.

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Houthoff is the top of the top when it comes to handling complex international disputes. It consistently provides excellent support across the team.

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Houthoff's lawyers have a very good understanding of international arbitration coupled with in-depth knowledge of Dutch law. They are also extremely responsive.

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Houthoff is a go-to law firm for arbitration-related matters in the Netherlands. It has a very smart team that is very responsive and provides good strategic 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, NAI and UNCITRAL rules.

Dirk Knottenbelt is amazing. He has a lot of experience and is the most reasonable person in the room.

Dirk Knottenbelt is the soul of the team and an amazing advocate.

He is seasoned but with an understated tone that is very effective and inspires confidence.

Dirk Knottenbelt is at the top of the market.

He is very outspoken and committed to service.

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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 very service-oriented and has an outstanding ability to get up to speed.

He truly has the winner mentality and can deliver that message with a very high level of sophistication.

Thomas Stouten exemplifies the kind of arbitration counsel you want in your corner: precise, persuasive and completely reliable.

He combines deep legal knowledge with practical insights, making him an invaluable advocate in high-stakes proceedings.

Thomas Stouten is excellent. He has an in-depth understanding of Dutch arbitration law, but is also extremely practical and commercial in his approach.

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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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