Dispute resolution trends & predictions 2025

“The outlook for 2025 is characterised by economic uncertainty, with commercial tensions increasingly likely to spill over into disputes.” 

Building on our insights gained in 2024, this year's predictions include a comprehensive analysis from our Dispute Resolution team together with valuable viewpoints from some of our clients.

The report spans multiple sectors and specialised practice areas, including:

• Arbitration
• Art & Cultural Property Disputes
• Commercial Litigation
• Contentious Trusts & Estates
• Data, Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes
• Employment Disputes
• Family Disputes
• Financial Services and Banking Litigation
• Fraud and Insolvency
• Property Litigation
• Reputation Management
• Shareholder Disputes
• Sovereign and Diplomatic Disputes
  
  

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