Guides to legal process
What happens before and instead of court, explained in plain English. These guides are general information, not legal advice.
Before you go to court
Comparing your options
- Alternative to the small claims courtThe small claims track’s limits, and how a private decision compares.Guide
- Court costs vs Dispute NeutralA side-by-side cost comparison for claims from £4,000 to £150,000.Guide
- Should I agree to early neutral evaluation?What ENE is, whether to say yes, and when a binding option is better.Guide
- Dispute Neutral vs early neutral evaluationWhich is faster, cheaper and more certain for business disputes.Guide
- Dispute Neutral vs mediationMediation helps you negotiate; Dispute Neutral gives a binding decision. When to use each.Comparison
- Dispute Neutral vs arbitrationBoth give a binding outcome. How they differ on cost, speed, formality and challenge.Comparison
If a claim is made against you
Preventing disputes
How Dispute Neutral works
Get a binding decision in 10 business days
Fixed fees from £650 + VAT. Both businesses agree, send their documents, and an independent lawyer decides.
Prevent the next one: add our free clause to your terms of business.