LAWYER PROFILE

Bart van der Wiel

Europe 2026

Houthoff

Ranked in 1 practice area

Supreme Court Litigation

Netherlands

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Houthoff

Practice Areas

Bart heads Houthoff's Supreme Court Team and boasts over 20 years' experience as a Supreme Court specialist. He has been involved in numerous landmark Supreme Court proceedings on liability law, contract law, energy law, EU law, financial law, insolvency law, company law, procedural law, transport law and insurance law. member of the Advisory Committee on Civil Procedural Law of the Ministry of Justice and Security.

Bart received a Ph.D. from Leiden University in 2004 and has authored many publications. He is the editor and co-author of a leading textbook on Supreme Court litigation, a board member of the Civil Law Association (VBR) and a member of the editorial team of Tijdschrift voor Civiele Rechtspleging, the leading Dutch journal on civil procedure. Bart is a highly sought-after speaker and lecturer, and a member of the Advisory Committee on Civil Procedural Law of the Ministry of Justice and Security.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Supreme Court Litigation - Netherlands

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Bart van der Wiel remains one of the leading Supreme Court lawyers in the Netherlands, representing clients in disputes over the enforcement of arbitral awards, as well as disputes in the financial services, automotive and TMT sectors. His deep expertise is also leveraged in the handling of high-profile litigation related to public and environmental law.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bart van der Wiel combines exceptional legal intellect with a collaborative and approachable working style. He consistently brings sharp analysis and clear judgement to complex matters.
Supreme Court LitigationChambers European Guide
Bart van der Wiel is an experienced and highly skilled litigator who combines deep legal expertise with a thoughtful and inquisitive approach.
Supreme Court LitigationChambers European Guide
Bart van der Wiel is an outstanding lawyer who loves his work and always goes the extra mile to achieve the best result for his clients.
Supreme Court LitigationChambers European Guide
He has developed a strong ability to communicate effectively with top management and to gain their trust.
Supreme Court LitigationChambers European Guide
Bart van der Wiel has good knowledge of Supreme Court procedures.
Supreme Court LitigationChambers European Guide