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TN/APP/00
Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027
Neutral Appointing Service
Six checks before any name reaches you.
Tell us the matter. The desk proposes candidates who pass six checks, runs conflicts against every party, and confirms an appointment, targeting 48 hours from a complete request.
§ 01The flow
Five steps.
Describe the matter
Sector, jurisdiction, language and the kind of neutral you need.
Candidates proposed
A shortlist with reasons and fee ranges.
Conflict check
Against all parties, related entities and counsel, before anything is confirmed.
Appointment confirmed
The neutral accepts and terms of reference are agreed.
Oversight continues
The neutral stays bound by the Code; concerns go to the Global Council.
§ 02The six checks
Every candidate, every time.
- 01
Certification current
Active and in good standing on the day of appointment.
- 02
No conflict of interest
Parties, related entities and counsel checked.
- 03
Sector and jurisdiction match
Verified expertise that fits the matter.
- 04
Language capability
Verified, not self-reported.
- 05
Current availability
Confirmed by the neutral before being proposed.
- 06
Ethics compliance
The neutral accepts the Code of Ethical Conduct for this engagement.
§ 03Roles
Who can be appointed.
Primary Neutral Evaluator
Leads an INE™.
PreventionStanding Neutral
On call from contract signature.
TechnicalExpert Determiner
A binding answer on a defined issue.
MeetingsNeutral Chair
Runs a difficult meeting fairly.
ProjectsDispute Board Member
Real-time decisions on long projects.
Last resortArbitrator
Administered by UNIONE™, a separate institution.