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With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic still causing significant disruption, the dispute resolution industry continues to adapt to difficult circumstances. The flexibility demonstrated by courts, practitioners and parties has been admirable and necessary.

Though some of the cloud of uncertainty which has masked business operations over the last 18 months has begun to lift, it remains hard to forecast exactly what the future holds for the dispute resolution space. A boom in litigation seems likely, with commercial disputes and group claims expected in the months ahead.

Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues have also come to the fore in recent years. Growing awareness of the systemic and financial consequences of climate change and environmental damage could lead to a slew of disputes and litigation. Some have already begun to emerge, with governments, industries and companies facing regulatory frameworks and court judgments with serious implications.

As the need to resolve multifaceted, complex disputes grows, arbitration remains a compelling forum, and we can expect to see more cases put before expert tribunals.

Against this backdrop, Financier Worldwide turns to some of the leading lights in their field, who share their stories…

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