◎ Stage 2 of 4
Structured Resolution.
Shape the outcome
before the Tribunal does.
Where prevention doesn't fully resolve a dispute, UNIONE™'s Structured Resolution Stage offers mediation, expert determination, and neutral evaluation - giving parties one more structured opportunity to reach their own outcome before arbitration.
Stage 2 Overview
Stage2 - Structured Resolution
UNIONE™ RulesArticles 9–12
AppliesAfter Prevention Phase
Duration21–60 days
OutcomeSettlement or → Arbitration
Confidential?Yes - Article 11
Binding?Settlement binding if signed
Structured Resolution Tools
Four tools. One structured stage. Designed to reach a result.
The Structured Resolution Stage gives parties access to four proven resolution mechanisms - each administered by UNIONE™ and available independently or in sequence.
Facilitated Mediation
A UNIONE™ Panel mediator facilitates structured settlement discussions. The mediator assists communication and explores settlement - but does not decide. Any settlement is recorded as a binding agreement.
Expert Determination
Where a dispute turns on a technical or specialised question, UNIONE™ appoints a domain expert to provide a binding or non-binding determination. Particularly effective in construction, valuation, and technology disputes.
Neutral Evaluation
An independent neutral provides a reasoned, non-binding assessment of the likely outcome if the dispute were to proceed to arbitration.
Mini-Arbitration
A condensed arbitration-style process before a sole neutral, producing a non-binding decision. Gives parties a sense of the outcome without committing to full arbitration. Often followed by settlement.
Why Structured Resolution
Compare resolution options at Stage 2.
How UNIONE™ Structured Resolution tools compare on key factors.
Mechanism
Binding?
Time
Best for
Facilitated Mediation
Only if settled
21–30 days
Relationship-preserving disputes
Expert Determination
Yes (if agreed)
30–45 days
Technical / valuation issues
Neutral Evaluation
No
14–21 days
Merit reality-check before proceeding
Mini-Arbitration
No
30–45 days
Preview of arbitration outcome
→ Stage 3 Arbitration
Yes - binding
90–180 days
Final binding resolution required