ENE (Civil)
Early Neutral Evaluation involves an independent and neutral third party (the evaluator) assisting the parties in reaching an agreement. This is achieved by the evaluator undertaking an assessment and appraisal of the parties’ positions and offering a non-binding assessment of the issues in dispute.
The aim of the process is to ensure the parties understand the strengths and weaknesses of their positions and arguments to put them in the best position to attempt settlement and prevent unnecessary litigation and cost.
Faster Dispute Resolution
Specialist in Field
Single Case Allocation
Privacy
This NCDR model is particularly helpful in cohabitation, other property disputes and Inheritance Act claims, where there is likely to be a range of possible outcomes.
ENE has the following advantages:
Speed: ENE can often be arranged quicker than attending court which can reduce cost and allows for finality much sooner, which can be particularly important if there is a time-sensitive dispute;
Specialist: the evaluator will be a specialist in the type of dispute before them;
Attention: the evaluator will be allocated a single case whereas in court the judge could be required to deal with other cases on the same day;
Privacy: some court proceedings are open to the public to attend. ENE is a private and confidential process that can occur in person or in writing.
ENE Civil Team
