Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC)

Pioneering English-language dispute resolution in a civil law jurisdiction.

Who we are

The Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC District Court and NCC Court of Appeal) is well positioned to swiftly and effectively resolve international business disputes.

It is built on a solid foundation: the reputation of the Dutch judiciary, which is ranked among the most efficient, reliable and transparent worldwide. And the Netherlands – and Amsterdam in particular – are a prime location for business, and a gateway to Europe.

Proceedings are in English. Judgments are in English. The NCC has the tools to communicate effectively and provide swift and firm guidance in complex litigation.

The Netherlands Commercial Court was created on 1 January 2019.

Netherlands Commercial Court

Videos NCC webinar 13 November 2024

NCC versus other courts and arbitration

NCC and applicable law

NCC procedure

NCC jurisdiction and key features

Lawyers discuss NCC

08:15 (in Dutch, English subtitles)

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Key features

NCC is part of the Dutch court system, which is in the top 3 worldwide (civil justice).

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Jurisdiction and NCC agreement

A matter may be submitted to NCC where four requirements are met.

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Communication, initiating an action and next steps

eNCC is the upload/download system specially designed for NCC. Information on the steps in the proceedings is available here.

More about communication and initiating an action

Rules

The Netherlands Commercial Court applies Dutch procedural law and the NCC Rules.

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Judgments

The NCC and NCCA judgments are listed here.

Judgments List

Costs

Costs typically include items such as the court fee and lawyers' fees.

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Contact

The Registry can be contacted for general queries regarding the NCC.

Contact

The courthouse

Outside view of the courthouseIn Amsterdam - Only a few minutes' walk from the Central Station and the historic city centre

 

The courthouse hallsCourthouse halls - Conferences are a tool to communicate effectively and provide swift and firm guidance

 

In the CourtroomIn the Courtroom - The Court in session

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