Early neutral evaluation is a process in which an experienced barrister with specialist knowledge and skills is invited to evaluate your case or any particular issues in it. The opinion is non-binding but provides an unbiased evaluation on relative positions and guidance as to the likely outcome should the case be heard in court. Usually this is done after seeing the papers, but if the parties wish the barrister to have a meeting with the parties to test their factual accounts, this can be arranged.