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System 01 · NES
Neutral Evaluation Systems
Independent expert evaluation before any formal step. Clarity on merits, risk, and the realistic range of outcomes — from $200.
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11-section NER report · INDS™ governed · From $200
Clarity Snapshot™ $200
Fast-track · 3–5 days · Focused disputes
Clarity DeepView™ $800
Comprehensive · 7–12 days · Complex disputes
Standing Neutral
Prevention from contract execution · DRB · On-call
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6 stages · 7 principles · 4 sub-frameworks
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For Global Corporations
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Dispute Resolution Systems
Seven instruments. One methodology. Arbitration is always the last resort — every instrument before it is designed to prevent it.
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Expert Determination $2,000
Binding · Technical questions · 4–8 weeks
Neutral Chairing
Multi-party · Governance · Restructuring sessions
Arbitration Last resort
UNIONE ICDT · NY Convention · 164 countries
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Breach · Payment · Termination · Interpretation
Shareholder & Boardroom Disputes
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Completion accounts · Earn-out · W&I
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Senior exec · Bonus · Restrictive covenants
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164NY Convention countries
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Banking & Finance
DIFC · ADGM · ISDA · LMA
Technology & IP
SaaS · AI Act · GDPR · WIPO
Oil, Gas & Energy
PSA · JOA · LNG · Renewables
Maritime
Charter Party · P&I · BIMCO
Healthcare
NHS · Pharma · Life Sciences
Aviation
Cape Town Convention · MRO · IATA
Media & Sports
Rights · Talent · CAS · IP
Real Estate
RICS · Rent reviews · Dilapidations
Education
HE · Academy Trusts · EdTech
ICT & Telecoms
Spectrum · MVNO · Digital
Private Clients
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Global Compliance & Prevention Council
Collective Action for Global Compliance & Conflict Prevention
In today’s world, businesses operate across multiple jurisdictions, facing rising regulatory demands and complex compliance risks. Failure to comply often leads directly to disputes, investigations, and reputational damage. The Global Compliance & Prevention Council (GCPC) at THE NEUTRALS brings together businesses, regulators, and institutions to create global frameworks that reduce risks and prevent conflicts before they escalate.
The Project Journey with Neutrals
- Compliance as Prevention → Strong compliance systems reduce the likelihood of disputes.
- Cross-Border Certainty → Establishes harmonized frameworks that protect businesses across jurisdictions.
- Collective Wisdom → Brings together corporates, law firms, and regulators in one global platform.
- Reputation Protection → Helps businesses operate confidently while meeting global ethical and legal standards.
- Membership & Participation → Businesses, law firms, and institutions join the Council as partners.
- Framework Development → Collective working groups design compliance and prevention protocols.
- Global Knowledge Sharing → Access to case studies, research, and best practices.
- Implementation Support → Tools, training, and resources to embed compliance systems inside organizations.
- Multinational corporations navigating global regulations.
- SMEs seeking affordable compliance and prevention frameworks.
- Law firms and advisors building compliance solutions for clients.
- Governments and regulators seeking collaborative, neutral platforms.
The Neutrals Advantage
Anchored in independence, impartiality, and prevention-first standards.
Neutral platform for dialogue between corporates, institutions, and regulators.
Backed by The Global Bench of Trusted Neutrals for oversight and implementation.
Moves compliance from a reactive burden to a proactive prevention tool.