Marieke van Hooijdonk

Marieke is a renowned international arbitration counsel. She handles complex and high-stake disputes across various sectors and jurisdictions, involving joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, trade, contracts and more. She also represents clients in arbitration related court proceedings.

Marieke is recently elected as new Vice-President to the ICC International Court of Arbitration for 2024-2027. In addition, she is a member of the ICC Dutch Nominations Commission and the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. She has served as the Dutch member on the ICC Court in Paris from 2014 until 2021. She often acts as arbitrator, including as chair and emergency arbitrator. Marieke also has a long standing role as deputy judge at the Court of Appeal in Arnhem-Leeuwarden.

Marieke regularly speaks and writes on arbitration related issues. Her book "Litigation in the Netherlands" published by Kluwer, is still widely used.

Marieke is ranked as Band 1 – Arbitration Counsel (Chambers Europe, Netherlands, 2024-2014), appears in the "Hall of Fame" in Legal 500 and is named Thought Leader in Who's Who Legal Arbitration.

Clients praise Marieke for her knowledge, strategy, advocacy and teamwork. Some of her recent testimonials include: “Marieke van Hooijdonk is an absolute force of nature in arbitration in the Netherlands. A fearless advocate for her client and completely on top of the detail.” “Marieke van Hooijdonk is top-notch and has been the best arbitration lawyer in the industry for many years, if not decades – very strong and confident advocacy, razor sharp and very committed to reaching the client’s goals and needs, creative and persuasive, drawing on extensive arbitration experience and expertise.” (Legal 500 2024 Dispute Resolution). "She is a highly esteemed lawyer for ICC and NAI arbitrations." (Chambers Global 2024 Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel). “Marieke van Hooijdonk is the grand lady of the Dutch arbitration scene, brilliant sharp mind and excellent analytical and tactical skills. A pleasure to work with.” (Legal 500 2023 Dispute Resolution). “She is absolutely brilliant.” (Chambers Global 2023 Dispute Resolution.