Faster and more effective
Independent Evaluation is a highly efficient and pragmatic process which culminates with a one-day evaluation conducted face to face by one of our highly experienced Evaluators. Prior to the evaluation, the Evaluator crystallises issues and begins the forensic assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the parties’ positions. On the day itself, the Evaluator talks each party through the issues, explains the probable outcome if the matter were to proceed through the courts and sets out the proposed resolution. The Evaluator then works with those involved to facilitate the optimal settlement for both sides. By the end of the day, all issues in the case are resolved, including those relating to costs. Read more
Highest calibre legal expertise
Our Evaluators are at the very top of the legal profession; senior judges, QCs and barristers. You can be assured that your case will be evaluated by a senior, highly experienced legal figure who has specialist expertise in the relevant area of law and is able to evaluate and facilitate to produce the best possible outcome. Click here to view just some of our trusted Evaluators.
Total independence and integrity
Independent Evaluation is based on the highest standards of justice, professional ethics, integrity and excellence. Free of the adversarial court process, we are able to focus on the resolution rather than the dispute and to forge effective collaboration between the parties, even when their legal positions are entrenched and seemingly irreconcilable. Read more
Highly successful track record
At Independent Evaluation, or IE as we are known, we have established a reputation as trusted providers of efficient and rapid justice, settling claims all over the country. Although IE is non-binding and parties are free to reject the evaluation and the proposed resolution, no one has yet done so.
Bespoke Evaluations
We are also able to create bespoke evaluations to meet the demands of unusually difficult disputes. For instance, we have developed a bespoke model for hospital disputes relating to the treatment of critically and terminally ill patients. Specifically for ‘Best Interests’ and Intensive Care (ICU) disputes, we have adapted the IE process with the addition of a second Evaluator with specialist ICU Consultant experience, so that difficult cases of this nature are evaluated by a unique combination of top, independent legal AND medical experts, rather than relying purely on legal expertise. Read more
