About
us

Hoek.legal is an independent Netherlands-based boutique law firm specialized in arbitration and in superyachts.

We combine extensive knowledge and experience with significant efficiencies and the flexibility to respond to the changing needs of clients arising from our position as a boutique firm.

Together we stand strong

We regularly coordinate with experts in other jurisdictions and co-counsel with other firms, large and small. This enables clients to benefit from an exceptional level of quality in every jurisdiction or legal area in which they operate. We also provide second opinions on legal advice or representation provided by other law firms.

Hoek.legal was established
and is led by Glenn Hoek

He is admitted to the Netherlands bar and has more than 10 years of experience in international litigation & arbitration, and commercial contracts. Before founding Hoek.legal, Glenn worked at leading Dutch law firm Houthoff.

Glenn is ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide as leading superyacht lawyer globally for the second consecutive year, and as the only Dutch law qualified lawyer. Clients describe him as “very good”, “very competent”, “adept at protecting his client and getting the deal done”, and as “a good operator, down to earth and practical” with “very good commercial sense”. Glenn was also recommended in the Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2023 for Dispute Resolution: Arbitration as “key contact for clients in setting aside and enforcement proceedings”.

Glenn is listed on several arbitrator rosters including of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI).

Publications by Glenn

Glenn authors the module on the seat of arbitration in Kluwer Arbitration's Practical Insights modules. In addition, he authored among others the chapter on the Netherlands in the Thomson Reuters Practical Law Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards Global Guide, and he edited the chapter on the Netherlands in the Digest Commercial Law of the World. A full list of publications or a copy of a publication may be provided upon request.

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