Thomas Stouten

Advocaat | Partner

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Dutch

English

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Thomas specialises in international arbitration under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIAC, UNCITRAL, ICSID, UNUM, and NAI and also court litigation, including post-arbitration litigation (both in the Netherlands and on the Dutch Carribbean). He has extensive experience in complex disputes, often with multi-jurisdictional aspects, covering a broad range of issues arising from both commercial and corporate transactions. Because of his international law practice, Thomas also worked in both the New York and London offices of Houthoff.

The ICC World Council appointed Thomas as member of the ICC Court of International Arbitration in Paris for the Netherlands. Legal 500 has recognised Thomas as Next Generation Partner in the field of Arbitration law.

Ranked in Band 2
Chambers Global & Europe, Arbitration (2025 Edition)
"Thomas Stouten is our go-to lawyer and has never let us down. He is razor sharp in hearings and pleadings, gives in-depth advice and remains ambitious."
Chambers Global & Europe, Arbitration (2025 Edition)
"Thomas Stouten is the go-to lawyer in the Netherlands for arbitration. He is a very bright mind with good strategic judgement. He is very client service oriented and pleasant to work with as well."
Chambers Global & Europe, Arbitration (2025 Edition)
"Thomas Stouten is very eager to win. He does not stop and is a true fighter."
Chambers Europe, Arbitration (2025 Edition)
Next Generation Partner
Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (2025 Edition)
"Thomas Stouten is the best arbitration lawyer in The Netherlands. He is razor sharp and always on top of his game. His continuous ambition to improve himself and to win matters really stands out. Alongside his outstanding knowledge he is also very socially gifted and great with clients."
Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (2025 Edition)
“One client stated that 'Thomas definitely is one of the stellar lawyers in the Dutch arbitration world. His track record is impressive and so are his advocacy skills'.”
Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2024 Edition)
"A client mentions: ‘Thomas Stouten definitely stands out as a leader. He is a razor-sharp lawyer, with a very strong personality that helps in both hearings and negotiations. Thomas will always go the extra mile for his clients, leading to outstanding results’."
Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (2024 Edition)
Up and Coming
Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2023 Edition)
"A client says: 'Thomas Stouten is a razor-sharp lawyer who is very responsive and gets to the heart of our matters very quickly'."
Chambers Global & Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (2023 Edition)
"One client mentioned: ‘Thomas Stouten is a leading individual in the arbitration society. He is likeable and easy to work with, while his expertise on arbitration law is unparalleled. He clearly is the lawyer you want on your side'."
Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (2023 Edition)
Next Generation Partner
Legal 500, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (2023 Edition)

Thomas also acts as an arbitrator. He gives lectures regarding arbitration and frequently speaks at arbitration conferences. He publishes in the Dutch Journal on Arbitration, the Dutch Journal on Property Law, Arbitration World (5th and 6th edition), the Dispute Resolution Journal of the AAA/ICDR and the Handbook on Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration.

He was also recognised as one of the Future Leaders in the Netherlands by Who's Who Legal: Litigation and Global Arbitration Review, and Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, in view of his capability in post-arbitration litigation and arbitration.

Additional positions

Member of the Task Force Addressing Issues of Corruption in International Arbitration of the ICC
Member of the ICC Court of International Arbitration in Paris for the Netherlands
Officer of the IBA Arbitration Committee, serving as Co-chair of the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Subcommittee