Early Neutral Evaluation Services

CEDR Solve has access to neutrals who can provide parties with a preliminary assessment of facts, evidence or legal merits. This process, commonly known as Early Neutral Evaluation, or ENE, is designed to serve as a basis for further and fuller negotiations, or, at the very least, help parties avoid further unnecessary stages in litigation.

Parties interested in using the expertise of a respected evaluator can apply to CEDR Solve to appoint an independent person who expresses an opinion on the merits of the issues specified by them. This opinion is non-binding but provides an unbiased evaluation on relative positions and guidance as to the likely outcome should the case be heard in court.

 

Our Service

We can:

  • Advise you on the most appropriate evaluator for your dispute
  • Give guidance on likely costs
  • Appoint the neutral of your choice or select one for you
  • Provide support and guidance during the process

We can also offer follow-up assisted negotiation or independent chairing where helpful.

 

Fees and expenses

All work undertaken by the evaluator will be charged at an hourly rate. Rates vary between evaluators and will typically fall into the range of £250 to £600 per hour. We can advise clients on likely fees for specific evaluators or cases upon request.

CEDR Solve's professional support attracts a one-off fee of £250 for disputes related to claims valued at up to £1m, £500 for claims over £1m and £750 for claims over £5m.

 

Contact us

For further information on our evaluators and how you can use the serviceservice, please contact CEDR Solve on +44 (0)20 7536 6060, e-mail adr@cedrsolve.com or use the secure on-line referral form.

 

 

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