New cases received in 2019: 91

Number of pending cases on 31 December 2019: 99* 

Total amount in dispute on 31 December 2019: approximately € 1.3 billion* **

 

*includes all pending cases on 31 December 2019

** approximate rounded amount

 

 

 

                                          

                                     

In 2019, the NAI saw a continuation of the steady influx of new cases, with 91 new cases being registered and 99 total cases pending on the 31st of December 2019.

 

 

 

                                

 

*includes all pending cases in 2019

 

In 2019, the NAI saw a healthy balance between awards rendered by arbitral tribunals (49%) and parties terminating proceedings due to reaching an amicable settlement (34%).

 

 

 

                                

*new cases only

 

 

 

                                

*new cases only

 

The nationalities of the parties shows the added value of the NAI Rules not only for parties based in the Netherlands but also for parties based abroad.

 

 

 

                                

 

*new cases only

 

 

 

                                

 

*includes appointments in all pending cases in 2019

 

The majority of appointments of arbitrators in 2019 were by the parties and co-arbitrators directly (53%), however, a sizable number of arbitrators were appointed through the NAI’s unique list procedure (31%), and directly by the NAI (16%).

 

 

 

                                

 

*includes appointments in all pending cases in 2019

 

**see also, the two following charts on appointments through the list procedure and direct appointments by the NAI

 

 

 

                                

 

*includes appointments in all pending cases in 2019

 

**see also, the following chart on direct appointments by the NAI

 

 

 

                                

 

*includes appointments in all pending cases in 2019

 

**see also, the charts on appointments by the parties / co-arbitrators and through the list procedure

 

 

 

                                

 

*new cases only

 

The diversity in the sectors of disputes commenced in 2019 highlights the NAI’s position as the largest general arbitration institute in the Netherlands. It also highlights the breadth and depth of the NAI’s arbitrator pool, who are able to apply their expertise in a diverse range of disputes.