Remme Verkerk

Prof. Remme Verkerk is a part-time Professor of Civil Procedure and Arbitration Law at the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law, part of Utrecht University's School of Law. He holds a PhD in comparative civil procedure (2010) and practiced as a Supreme Court litigator at Houthoff. His research focuses on civil procedure in commercial cases, emphasizing social and economic perspectives, and employs empirical and multidisciplinary methods. He teaches civil procedure at both bachelor's and master's levels. Key research areas include dispute resolution mechanisms, legal remedies, and procedural efficiency. Recent work examines contractualization in litigation, arbitration practices, and case duration trends. His publications span academic journals and legal guides, with notable contributions to the understanding of Dutch civil procedure reforms and cross-border evidence gathering.

• Education: Econometrics and Law degrees, PhD in Civil Procedure (Maastricht, 2010)
• Professional Experience: Supreme Court litigation practice, academic appointments since 2018
• Research Themes: Commercial litigation, legal efficiency, arbitration law

Publications highlight analysis of procedural document growth, fraud in arbitration, and labor participation impacts. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical judicial challenges, contributing to both national and comparative legal discourse.