Independent expert evaluation before any formal step. Clarity on merits, risk, and the realistic range of outcomes — from $200.
Explore NES →Seven instruments. One methodology. Arbitration is always the last resort — every instrument before it is designed to prevent it.
Explore DRS →1,329+ certified neutrals. 80+ countries. 12 sector benches. Exclusive by design — maximum 10 per sector per country.
The Profession →Independent. Impartial. International.™ The global home of trusted neutrals — governed by the Global Council, powered by INDS™.
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Independent Neutral Evaluation (INE™)11-section NER report · INDS™ governed→ Clarity Snapshot™ — $200Fast-track · 3–5 days→ Standing NeutralPrevention from contract execution→ INDS™ Methodology→Who We Serve
For General Counsel→ For Global Corporations→ For SMEs — from $2,500→ For Lawyers & Legal Firms→ For Construction & Infrastructure→ For International Trade→Resolution Instruments
MediationFrom $800 · Singapore Convention · 56+ countries→ Expert DeterminationBinding · From $2,000→ Neutral Chairing→ Arbitration (Last resort)NY Convention · 164 countries→Prevention
CPRS™ Corporate Prevention→ Dispute System Design→ Neutral Appointing Service→12 Sectors
Construction & Infrastructure→ Banking & Finance→ All 12 Sectors — Full Directory→Join the Bench
Apply for Certification — Free5–7 days · Pay only on approval→ For Neutrals — Overview→ Governance & Ethics→Learn
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My Dashboard→ My Bench Profile→Cross-border commerce runs on trust – but when disputes arise, different laws, jurisdictions, and cultures can turn simple disagreements into expensive, drawn-out battles.
At THE NEUTRALS, we keep trade moving by providing prevention-first systems and trusted neutrals who work seamlessly across borders.
Contract Certainty → Neutral-reviewed model clauses and checklists for international deals.
Cross-Border Expertise → 1,500+ neutrals across 100+ countries.
Compliance Support → Access to trusted country experts, compliance audits, and trade protocols.
Affordable Membership → Reduced fees for dispute prevention services, expert reviews, and tribunal processes.
Global Community → Connect with businesses, counsel, and trade professionals worldwide.
Delayed payments and credit defaults
Export/import licensing & compliance conflicts
Quality and warranty disputes in supply chains
Cross-border joint venture disagreements
Shipping and logistics disputes
Model Trade Clauses → prevention-first language for your contracts
Cross-Border Neutrals → access to trusted dispute resolvers worldwide
International Tribunal → enforceable, streamlined dispute outcomes
Compliance Audits → reduce exposure to global regulatory risk