Netherlands Arbitration Institute
The NAI offers arbitration, binding advice, and mediation services to resolve your commercial dispute efficiently. Arbitration is a fast, expert, and effective alternative to state court litigation and the standard for international dispute resolution.
Draft an arbitration clauseWhy arbitration
When do you choose arbitration and when do you choose the court? How does arbitration at the NAI compare to arbitration at the ICC or LCIA?
Read more about the advantages Discover the differences- NAI arbitration is fast and efficient. With an average duration of less than nine months to obtain a binding and final decision, NAI arbitration enables you to resolve disputes quickly so you can get on with your business.
- NAI arbitration is fair value. Parties save on lawyers’ fees because a dispute is resolved in a matter of months instead of many years. Moreover, if a party is successful the other party is usually ordered to pay the costs of the arbitration, including the lawyers’ fees of the successful party. Notably, NAI arbitration is less expensive than ICC or LCIA arbitration.
- Enforceable interim relief with no need to commence proceedings on the merits? Save time, costs, and company resources with NAI summary arbitral proceedings.
Latest news & events
NAI40 is looking for new Board Members
NAI40 is looking for new Board Members! Are you a young arbitration professional connected to the Netherlands? Apply before 16 December 2025 and join the NAI40 Board.
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New members of the NAI Advisory Board
The Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) welcomes three new members to its Advisory Board: Carlijn ten Bruggencate, Marco Eliens and Dominique Aarts. Jocelynn Tetelepta has also been appointed as the new secretary.
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NAI arbitration in Curaçao
With the NAI Arbitration Rules 2024 and the UNCITRAL Model Law, arbitration in Curaçao is an attractive option.
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NAI spoofing alert
Recently, we have received reports that cybercriminals are using the name of the NAI without permission.
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