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.
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MediationFrom $800 · Singapore Convention · 56+ countries→ Expert DeterminationBinding · From $2,000→ Neutral Chairing→ Arbitration (Last resort)NY Convention · 164 countries→Prevention
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My Dashboard→ My Bench Profile→The full spectrum of dispute resolution — prevention-first, methodology-governed, and calibrated to the correct stage by INDS™. Every mechanism, from standing neutrals at contract execution through mediation and expert determination. Arbitration is always last resort.
Every dispute has an appropriate resolution mechanism — and that mechanism is rarely litigation or arbitration at the outset. The Neutrals' Dispute Resolution Systems are built on the INDS™ six-stage lifecycle, which ensures every engagement begins at the correct point.
A neutral appointed at contract execution and embedded from day one. Prevents disputes before they become proceedings. For construction, JVs, long-term commercial relationships.
INDS™-informed facilitated negotiation. Singapore Convention enforceability. Cross-sector, cross-border. The preferred resolution mechanism for commercial disputes at all scales.
Technical binding rulings from sector experts. For valuation disputes, IP questions, construction defects, and any matter requiring specialist knowledge rather than legal argument.
Independent facilitation for complex multi-party negotiations, board sessions, sensitive commercial discussions, and restructuring processes where impartiality is essential.
Bespoke dispute prevention and resolution frameworks for corporations, institutions, and trade associations. From clause design through internal escalation architecture.
Corporate Prevention & Resolution Systems — a full enterprise prevention architecture for organisations seeking institutional dispute-resilience at every level of the organisation.
Retained access to senior neutrals, preferred panel curation, and quarterly dispute health reports for in-house legal teams worldwide.
Lawyers & Legal FraternityPanel listings, co-referral frameworks, and neutral appointments for law firms across all major jurisdictions globally.
Construction & InfrastructureDispute boards, standing neutrals, and specialist arbitrators for construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Small Business & SMEsProfessional international dispute resolution made accessible for cross-border SME trade disputes up to $500K in value.
International TradeMulti-jurisdiction commercial contract disputes, distribution conflicts, and supply chain matters across 80+ countries.
Associations & BodiesInstitutional ADR programmes for trade associations, professional bodies, and sector regulators seeking branded resolution frameworks.
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