09. Early neutral evaluation
With this option an independent person looks at the claims made by each side and gives their opinion either on:
- what they think the result should be; or
- a particular point of law.
Their opinion is non-binding, so either side can use it to decide what steps they might take next. The opinion can also be the basis for an agreement between both sides.
Early neutral evaluation can help work out where the real problem lies, and make both sides think more clearly about results by giving an independent view of the arguments. The evaluator is often chosen because of their expertise in the subject matter of the disagreement. They may also be a lawyer with litigation experience.Chapters
01. Introduction02. What alternatives are there to court?
03. Do I need a lawyer to use alternative dispute resolution?
04. How do I decide whether to use an alternative dispute resolution scheme?
05. How do alternative dispute resolution schemes work?
06. Mediation and conciliation
07. Arbitration
08. Expert determination
10. Grievance and complaints procedures
11. Litigation
12. Negotiation
13. Ombudsmen
14. Regulators
15. How much does alternative dispute resolution cost?
16. Dispute resolution services
17. Further Help