The-Neutrals

Before Courts. Before Conflict.

The Global Home of Trusted Neutrals.

And when disputes are already underway, our neutrals safeguard your interests with independence, impartiality, and international standards — from prevention to resolution.

We are the world’s credible home for trusted neutrals – evaluators, mediators, arbitrators, conciliators, negotiators, and facilitators – all committed to independence, impartiality, and international best practice.

Neutrals are not just problem-solvers; they are prevention partners. From risk evaluation and contract guidance to mediation and arbitration, our global bench delivers certainty, fairness, and trust across borders.

From Local to Global. Rely on Our Neutrals.

Our bench spans the Young & Dynamic (Y&D) to internationally recognized A-List professionals. Together, they bring solutions for prevention and resolution of complex disputes - cost-effectively, credibly, and globally.

Over 1,500 trusted neutrals - and growing worldwide.

Nityesh P. Peetumber
Nityesh P. Peetumber Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Jodok Wicki
Dr. Jodok Wicki Arbitrator & Mediator
Flavia Marisi
Flavia Marisi Arbitrator & Mediator
M.K. Java
M.K. Java Arbitrator & Mediator
Chan Kheng Hoe
Chan Kheng Hoe Arbitrator & Mediator
Charles Wang
Charles Wang Arbitrator & Mediator
Rakesh Rustogi
Rakesh Rustogi Arbitrator & Mediator
Cristina Gandolfi
Cristina Gandolfi Arbitrator & Mediator
Dino Gliha
Dino Gliha Arbitrator & Mediator
Kathlin Liao
Kathlin Liao Arbitrator & Mediator
R. Govin
R. Govin Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Lucy Rana
Dr. Lucy Rana Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Monika Hupfauf
Dr. Monika Hupfauf Dispute Neutral
Ravi Dabral
Ravi Dabral Arbitrator & Mediator
Mr. David Bateson
Mr. David Bateson Arbitrator & Mediator
Martin Yodaiken
Martin Yodaiken Arbitrator & Mediator
Prof. Dr. AN Shouzhi
Prof. Dr. AN Shouzhi Arbitrator & Mediator
Sarosh Zaiwalla
Sarosh Zaiwalla Arbitrator & Mediator
Lucy Greenwood
Lucy Greenwood Arbitrator & Mediator
Ratan Lal Kaul
Ratan Lal Kaul Arbitrator & Mediator
Hans Bousie
Hans Bousie Arbitrator & Mediator
Safir Anand
Safir Anand Arbitrator & Mediator
Alex Ngu Sze Shae
Alex Ngu Sze Shae Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Matthew Parish
Dr. Matthew Parish Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Austin Sammut
Dr. Austin Sammut Arbitrator & Mediator
Mr. Anil Kumar Gopinath
Mr. Anil Kumar Gopinath Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Karnika Seth
Dr. Karnika Seth Arbitrator & Mediator
Sofie van Londen
Sofie van Londen Arbitrator & Mediator
Ashutosh Das
Ashutosh Das Arbitrator & Mediator
Mr. Donny Surtani
Mr. Donny Surtani Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. V. V. L. N. Sastry
Dr. V. V. L. N. Sastry Arbitrator & Mediator
Andreas Fankhauser
Andreas Fankhauser Arbitrator & Mediator
Selvanathan N Subramaniam
Selvanathan N Subramaniam Arbitrators & Mediators
Umesh Dhargalkar
Umesh Dhargalkar Arbitrator & Mediator
James F Gilbride
James F Gilbride Arbitrator & Mediator
Diora M Ziyaeva
Diora M Ziyaeva Mediator/Negotiator
Raam Kumar
Raam Kumar Arbitrator & Mediator
Ann Marie Byers
Ann Marie Byers Arbitrator & Mediator
Mikael Wahlgren
Mikael Wahlgren Arbitrator & Mediator
Andrew Miller QC
Andrew Miller QC Arbitrator & Mediator
William Leung
William Leung Arbitrator & Mediator
Adrian Iordache
Adrian Iordache Arbitrator & Mediator
Mandadi Pardha Saradhi
Mandadi Pardha Saradhi Lawyer & Arbitrator
Ana Gerdau de Borja
Ana Gerdau de Borja Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Gary Lacefield
Dr. Gary Lacefield Arbitrator & Mediator
Matthias Lerch
Matthias Lerch Arbitrator & Mediator
Clive Grossman
Clive Grossman Arbitrator & Mediator
Guru Prasad
Guru Prasad Arbitrator & Mediator
Marcela Radovic
Marcela Radovic Arbitrator & Mediator
Jane Player
Jane Player Arbitrator & Mediator
Steve Lanckens
Steve Lanckens Arbitrator & Mediator
Ben Horn
Ben Horn Arbitrator & Mediator
Stephen S. Strick
Stephen S. Strick Arbitrator & Mediator
Prof. Tsisana Shamlikashvili
Prof. Tsisana Shamlikashvili Arbitrator & Mediator
Jacob C. Jorgensen
Jacob C. Jorgensen Arbitrator & Mediator
Dorothy Murray
Dorothy Murray Arbitrator & Mediator
Jamina Apio
Jamina Apio Arbitrator & Mediator
Paul G. Huck
Paul G. Huck Arbitrator & Mediator
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab Arbitrator & Mediator
Jeremy Russell QC
Jeremy Russell QC Arbitrator & Mediator
Bill Smith
Bill Smith Arbitrator & Mediator
Patrick M. Norton
Patrick M. Norton Arbitrator & Mediator
Yanick Vlasak
Yanick Vlasak Arbitrator & Mediator
Diora Ziyaeva
Diora Ziyaeva Arbitrator & Mediator
Sanjeev Singh Miglani
Sanjeev Singh Miglani Arbitrator & Mediator
Suhail Nathani
Suhail Nathani Arbitrator & Mediator
Paul Key Q.C.
Paul Key Q.C. Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Anton G. Maurer
Dr. Anton G. Maurer Arbitrator & Mediator
gary@garybentonarbitration.com
gary@garybentonarbitration.com Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. M.S. Lalkumar
Dr. M.S. Lalkumar Arbitrator & Mediator
Mr. Mohammed Abdeen
Mr. Mohammed Abdeen Arbitrator & Mediator
Cameron Ford
Cameron Ford Arbitrator & Mediator
Berin Simge Hikmet
Berin Simge Hikmet Arbitrator & Mediator
Leslie E. Maerov
Leslie E. Maerov Arbitrator & Mediator
Thomas P. Valenti
Thomas P. Valenti Arbitrator & Mediator
Russell Thirgood
Russell Thirgood Arbitrator & Mediator
Robert A Sliwinski
Robert A Sliwinski Arbitrator & Mediator
Rui Andrade
Rui Andrade Arbitrator & Mediator
Quentin Bargate
Quentin Bargate Arbitrator & Mediator
Hector Reichard
Hector Reichard Arbitrator & Mediator
Sanjay Buch
Sanjay Buch Arbitrator & Mediator
Ms. Julia Sullivan
Ms. Julia Sullivan Arbitrator & Mediator
Okpako Lawrence Oruese
Okpako Lawrence Oruese Arbitrator & Mediator
Poloju Narsimha Chary
Poloju Narsimha Chary Arbitrator & Mediator
Ronald Tse Fung Pang
Ronald Tse Fung Pang Arbitrator & Mediator
Vincent Shek
Vincent Shek Arbitrator & Mediator
Pr. Arnaud De Nanteuil
Pr. Arnaud De Nanteuil Arbitrator & Mediator
Dr. Christopher D. Cottrell
Dr. Christopher D. Cottrell Arbitrator & Mediator
Nicholas Tam
Nicholas Tam Arbitrator & Mediator
Shaun Leong
Shaun Leong Arbitrator & Mediator
Calvin Wilkinson
Calvin Wilkinson Arbitrator & Mediator
Dato\' Varghese George
Dato\' Varghese George Arbitrator & Mediator
Robin Ratnakar David
Robin Ratnakar David Arbitrator & Mediator
Andrew Dane
Andrew Dane Arbitrator & Mediator
Urs Weber-Stecher
Urs Weber-Stecher Arbitrator & Mediator
Cheryl Bryan
Cheryl Bryan Arbitrator & Mediator
Capt. Lee Fook Choon
Capt. Lee Fook Choon Lawyer & Arbitrator
Mauritius Wijffels
Mauritius Wijffels Arbitrator & Mediator
Roy Goh De En
Roy Goh De En Arbitrator & Mediator
Hiroo Advani
Hiroo Advani Arbitrator & Mediator
Olasupo Shasore
Olasupo Shasore Arbitrator & Mediator
Lucas Bento
Lucas Bento Arbitrator & Mediator
Giorgio Mondini
Giorgio Mondini Arbitrator & Mediator

Neutrals are more than problem-solvers – they are prevention partners.  From early evaluation to final resolution, our experts work with independence, impartiality, and global standards to safeguard your interests at every stage.

Whether for corporations seeking stability, communities preserving harmony, or governments ensuring fair systems, THE NEUTRALS delivers collective expertise in conflict prevention, de-escalation, and resolution- quickly, credibly, and globally.

Prevention First. Global Trust. The Neutrals Advantage.

With 1,500+ neutrals in 100+ countries, From early dialogue to structured settlement, The Neutrals deliver impartial solutions – before courts, before conflict.

  • Prevention-first systems to avoid escalation.

  • International standards of independence and impartiality.

  • Continuous learning for the next generation of neutrals.

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Prevent conflicts before they escalate.
Businesses today cannot afford disputes to spiral into costly, time-consuming battles. At THE NEUTRALS, we connect organizations with independent, impartial professionals who safeguard contracts, protect relationships, and preserve reputation. With access to trusted neutrals in over 100 countries, companies operate with certainty in global markets, saving time, cost, and resources.

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Gain global credibility and visibility.
The world needs modern, prevention-first dispute professionals — not conventional practitioners bound by outdated systems. By joining The Neutrals Bench, mediators, arbitrators, and facilitators gain recognition for their independence, impartiality, and professionalism. Our platform expands networks, builds authority, and connects neutrals to opportunities worldwide.

Join the Bench

Empowering the next generation of neutrals.
The pace of change in global business demands new thinking and new systems. THE NEUTRALS empowers tomorrow’s leaders through training, mentorship, and recognition, while driving innovation in conflict prevention. Together, we harness collective action to create modern frameworks, launch global initiatives, and shape the future of dispute prevention for decades to come.

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Meet The-Neutrals

The Bench of Independence - A curated global registry of independent professionals, verified for integrity, impartiality, and international standards.

Appoint trusted professionals from the world’s first global bench of neutrals - a curated body of independent experts, verified for their integrity, impartiality, and international standards. Businesses, institutions, and individuals connect here with the right neutral, for the right dispute, at the right time.

Preventing Conflicts. Protecting Relationships.

The Neutrals are trained and trusted to step in before disputes escalate — saving time, cost, and reputation. Wherever you are in your journey, our neutrals ensure independence, impartiality, and international best practice.

Pathway 1 - Prevention Neutral

The Neutrals are trained and trusted to step in before disputes escalate — saving time, cost, and reputation. Wherever you are in your journey, our neutrals ensure independence, impartiality, and international best practice.

Pathway 2 - Resolution Neutral

When disputes arise, skilled mediators and arbitrators step in to resolve them fairly, quickly, and confidentially —-without the cost and burden of courts.

Pathway 3 - Continuous Neutral Support

Neutrals can be appointed as ongoing guardians - ensuring fair processes, independent oversight, and long-term conflict prevention in business, institutions, and communities.