TN/BENCH/00
Edition 2027 · effective 1 January 2027

Twelve benches

One list of sectors. Used everywhere.

Every application, profile, filter and standard uses the same twelve benches. Each bench sets the frameworks a neutral must know, the eligibility to join and the people currently on it.

Apply to a bench Search the Register

§ 01The benches

Choose a sector.

Bench 01 · Global Register

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate & Commercial Bench

Bench 02 · Global Register

Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate

Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate Projects Bench

Bench 03 · Global Register

Banking, Finance & Investment

Banking, Finance & Investment Bench

Bench 04 · Global Register

Oil, Gas, Energy & Natural Resources

Oil, Gas, Energy & Natural Resources Bench

Bench 05 · Global Register

Environment & Sustainability

Environment & Sustainability Bench

Bench 06 · Global Register

AI, Technology & Innovation

AI, Technology & Innovation Bench

Bench 07 · Global Register

ICT, Media & Digital Economy

ICT, Media & Digital Economy Bench

Bench 08 · Global Register

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Bench

Bench 09 · Global Register

Healthcare, Life Sciences & Bioethics

Healthcare, Life Sciences & Bioethics Bench

Bench 10 · Global Register

Labor, Employment & Workplace

Labor, Employment & Workplace Bench

Bench 11 · Global Register

International Trade, Transport & Maritime

International Trade, Transport & Maritime Bench

Bench 12 · Global Register

Family & Private Clients

Family & Private Clients Bench

§ 02Rules

How benches work.

01
Annual
Bench membership is reviewed each year with Annual Ratification.
02
Capacity
At most ten certified neutrals per bench per country, so a listing means something.
03
Evidence
A bench is awarded on the record, not chosen by the applicant.
04
Sub-sectors
Aviation, education, media and real estate sit inside the benches shown.