About

Independent Evaluation (IE) is a bespoke form of alternative dispute resolution, specifically created to enable parties to achieve the very best possible outcomes to their disputes. IE was purposely designed to be much faster, more efficient, more forensic and much less expensive than litigation.

IE represents the best elements of British justice, bringing together the best aspects of Early Neutral Evaluation and Facilitative Mediation, facilitated by the highest calibre legal expertise with total, uncompromising integrity and innovation.

IE is exceptionally successful in resolving disputes optimally.

IE is ‘non-binding’: although legally binding once agreed, participants are free to walk away at any time, if they believe that litigation will be better for them – but no one ever has.

IE is designed to be easy to access, user friendly and fast. As such, it provides the best way of avoiding the courts backlog, as well as a much greater chance of achieving the best possible outcome. IE also offers online Evaluations.

IE is a robust and rigorous process. It also has flexibility to the disputes that come to it, so we can adapt to create Bespoke Evaluation models in order to accommodate the specific requirements of certain types of cases which are particularly difficult or unusual in some way. A good example of this is the bespoke model we have developed for Best Interests disputes.

No matter what the nature of your dispute, the sooner IE is engaged, the greater the potential benefits for all sides. That said, it is never too late to use IE, as evidenced by the fact it is often used to reach settlement just before trial begins. It is also being used increasingly after judgment, when applications are being made for appeal.

IE changes the legal landscape for good.