The Dispute Board Federation

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25 Southampton Buildings
WC2A 1AL London
United Kingdom
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The Dispute Board Federation (DBF) is a leading non-profit organisation promoting adjudication and dispute boards worldwide. As an appointing authority, DBF selects and appoints qualified adjudicators and Dispute Board members from its accredited panels, ensuring expertise, impartiality, and adherence to professional standards.
DBF members benefit from social media spotlight, access to templates (site reports, terms of appointment, etc), access to a global network and exposure to appointments and resources that support professional growth and practice development in dispute resolution.
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