Dirk Knottenbelt

Advocaat | Partner

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Dirk Knottenbelt
Rotterdam
+31102172472
+31651559271
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Practice Areas

Arbitration
Litigation

Sectors

Financial Services
Technology, Media & Telecom
Insurance
Energy & Industry
Agrifood
Manufacturing
Transport & Logistics

Languages

Dutch
English

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Dirk leads Houthoff's Arbitration Team . He has more than 30 years of experience as counsel in major disputes in international arbitration and litigation. Apart from his work as arbitration and litigation counsel, he is frequently consulted in strategic matters and to assist in avoiding litigation or arbitration. His clients include a diverse array of Dutch and international corporations, as well as States and government agencies.  Dirk is an IMI qualified mediator, acts as arbitrator and sits as deputy judge in the Court of Appeal. He has received a Band 1 ranking from Chambers & Partners for his work in Arbitration and was inducted to the Hall of Fame by Legal 500 for Arbitration. 
 
  • Ranked in Band 1
    Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2025 Edition)
  • "Dirk Knottenbelt's ability to digest the most complex issues is impressive. He is very well respected and arbitrators accept what he says."
    Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2025 Edition)
  • Ranked in Tier 1
    Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2025 Edition)
  • "Dirk Knottenbelt's ability to digest the most complex issues is impressive. He is very well respected and arbitrators accept what he says."
    Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2025 Edition)
  • Ranked in the Hall of Fame
    Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (2025 Edition)
  • Ranked in Tier 1
    Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2024 Edition)
  • “One client mentioned that 'Dirk Knottenbelt is a very good, decisive and strong leader of the team'.”
    Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2024 Edition)
  • Dirk Knottenbelt is ranked in Tier 1
    Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2023 Edition)
  • "A client states: 'Dirk Knottenbelt is a leading figure in the Dutch arbitration society. His analytical skills are unparalleled'."
    Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2023 Edition)
  • "A client says: 'Dirk is a brilliant advocate'."
    Chambers Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2023 Edition)
  • "One client said: 'Dirk Knottenbelt ‘owns’ the court room. He is extremely convincing, and his advocacy skills are truly exceptional'."
    Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (2023 Edition)

Qualifications & Experience

  • Leiden University
  • University of Edinburgh

Knottenbelt, Dirk
Knottenbelt, Dirk