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
WODC research highlights the importance of quality in mediation
What is the state of mediation quality in the Netherlands? New research by the Scientific Research and Data Centre (WODC) … Read more
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Spotlight on business mediation
At the NAI Mediation Rules Launch Event, held on 30 June 2026 at the A&O Shearman office in Amsterdam, mediation in commercial disputes took centre stage.
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Meet the new board of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute
The new board of the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) is now complete. Meet the new board members.
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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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