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→General Counsels today are more than legal advisors – they are strategic guardians of risk, reputation, and resilience. But in a volatile global environment, traditional litigation drains resources and delays solutions.
THE NEUTRALS equips GCs with prevention-first systems and a global network of trusted neutrals to safeguard contracts, manage conflicts, and resolve disputes worldwide.
Contract Assurance → Neutrals stress-test and review contracts to prevent disputes before they arise.
Neutral Panels on Call → Access to vetted mediators, arbitrators, and evaluators across industries.
Fast, Confidential Resolution → Keep sensitive matters out of courts, protect reputation.
Continuous Oversight → Standing neutrals monitor high-value projects and joint ventures.
Boardroom Confidence → Independent oversight for shareholder, governance, and partnership disputes.
Reduce litigation risk and external legal spend
Operate with certainty across multiple jurisdictions
Strengthen governance with prevention-first systems
Leverage 1,500+ neutrals in 100+ countries
Protect reputation with confidential, impartial processes
Rising cross-border disputes across inconsistent legal systems
Pressure to cut legal spend while increasing speed and certainty
Balancing compliance, governance, and commercial strategy
Protecting corporate reputation when conflicts escalate
Limited bandwidth to manage disputes internally
Contract lifecycle support: drafting, reviewing, negotiating, redlining, and dispute clause design
Compliance & ethics: independent ombuds and oversight neutrals
Cross-border disputes: enforceable arbitration, mediation, and expert determination
Boardroom & shareholder: governance conflict management
Sector-specific expertise: finance, energy, IP, technology, construction, healthcare, and more