The Alternative Dispute Resolution Way
EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION
A non-binding form of alternative dispute resolution; an Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a process undertaken during the early stages of the dispute, i.e. before it goes for adjudication. Here the parties to the dispute submit their case to a TAG neutral, who will carry out a confidential assessment from the perspective of each party involved in the matter and render an evaluation study.
Get A Reality Check Before You Launch Off Your Case
ENE is more than just hearing out parties and making outcome predictions. It involves the careful assessment of positions, evidences and all other aspects and documents involved in the case.
Why Do You Need An ENE Of Your Case?
- Saves you from having unrealistic expectations, anticipating illusory case outcomes that can result in under/over confident behaviour during the proceeding of the matter.
- Saves you from everlasting dilemmas that may be created after listening to different propositions from different set of people, and consequent spiralling costs if you continue to adopt those different proposition.
- In short, ENE is the reality check that clarifies your doubts, identifies your shortcomings and ascertain your position in the dispute even before the proceeding/ adjudication begins.
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STAGES IN THE PROCESS OF EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION
- Appointment of evaluator- The first and foremost requisite is the appointment of an evaluator.
- Preparation of neutral evaluation– Before the proceedings of neutral evaluation commence, the parties are required to submit a written statement stating the facts and issues from their point of view.
- Evaluator’s opening statement– The proceedings commence with the evaluator’s opening statement as he states the rules and the various stages of the proceedings.
- Parties’ presentations– The next step is the oral presentation of the parties.
- Evaluator’s opinion– The final step of the proceedings is the opinion of the evaluator.
Frequently Asked Questions
When/Why do we need an ENE?
ENE is the reality check that clarifies your doubts, identifies your shortcomings and ascertain your position in the dispute even before the proceeding/ adjudication begins.
What do we do if we don’t agree with the Neutrals Evaluation?
You may proceed for any other Alternative dispute resolution process or for litigation. It is a non-binding and confidential process.
What are the advantages of ENE?
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENS) provides the parties with the possibility of exploring all the appropriate dispute resolution options after the dispute has arisen without restricting any party in advance to any inappropriate option. It is a safe harbour within which parties who might not otherwise be amenable to Dispute Resolution can ponder the possibilities. ENEs take place outside of a formal court setting and at a location and time agreeable to the parties. In receiving an early neutral indication, matters are heard and often resolved earlier and can save significant costs.