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.
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Why 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
NAI Mediation Rules Launch Event | 30 June 2026
The NAI invites you to the launch event of the NAI Mediation Rules on 30 June 2026. Register now!
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Differences between arbitration and court proceedings
The Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) has published a new comparison table that enables lawyers and legal counsel to quickly grasp the differences between arbitration and court proceedings. With this publication, the NAI aims to support professionals in making an informed choice regarding the most appropriate form of commercial dispute resolution.
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NAI40 event: business mediation in the spotlight
On 23 April 2026, NAI40 organised a meeting on business mediation at Houthoff in Rotterdam. The immediate occasion was the launch of the updated NAI Mediation Rules. The afternoon concluded with drinks at the NAI.
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