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
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My Dashboard→ My Bench Profile→For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), international opportunities often come with high risks – unfamiliar legal systems, cultural differences, and unpredictable partners. When disputes arise, traditional litigation is not an option: it’s too slow, too costly, and too disruptive.
At The Neutrals, we provide SMEs with affordable, prevention-first solutions to protect contracts, preserve relationships, and safeguard reputation across borders.
Prevention-First → Disputes avoided before they damage business.
Affordable → Cost-conscious models designed for SMEs.
Global Reach, Local Insight → Neutrals with regional and sectoral expertise.
Trusted Bench → Independence, impartiality, and enforceability.
Relationship-Preserving → Quick, fair, and confidential outcomes.
“An SME exporter avoided a multi-jurisdictional legal battle by using early neutral evaluation and fast-track mediation through The Neutrals. The dispute was resolved in weeks, saving the company from insolvency.”