Linda Kist

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.

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.

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.

The new NAI Mediation Rules meet the needs of the market The New NAI Mediation Rules mark an important step … Read more

The Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) presents its statistics for 2025. These figures show that the NAI has continued to grow … Read more

Confidentiality is seen by corporate lawyers as one of the most important advantages of arbitration. Whereas court proceedings are in … Read more

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.

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.

With the NAI Arbitration Rules 2024 and the UNCITRAL Model Law, arbitration in Curaçao is an attractive option.

Recently, we have received reports that cybercriminals are using the name of the NAI without permission.