For our third annual Litigation risk report, we spoke to more than 360 UK-based general counsel and senior in-house lawyers from large businesses across automotive, consumer and retail, energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors.
Now, with the benefit of three years’ of data, we have deepened our analysis and uncovered the new battlegrounds for business.
This year, our survey respondents reveal that while regulatory disputes, especially in financial services, clean energy and tech, have increased, employment, competition, and environmental claims have eased. Yet, the forecast is far from reaching a plateau: expect a rise in litigation across England and Wales, North America, Asia Pacific, and the EU over the next three years.
AI-related litigation has risen to become the top concern, outpacing intellectual property and breach of contract. Add to this the spectre of geopolitical instability, cyber-attacks, and shifting priorities in sustainability and DEI, and it’s clear that in-house teams will be scaling up to meet a new wave of challenges.
The report includes actionable intelligence and practical advice: how leading companies are strengthening cybersecurity, rethinking supply chains, and ramping up legal resources. It spotlights why legal merit and reputation now trump cost in litigation decisions and examines how companies are proactively bringing claims for financial gain. If you want to ensure you are prepared for the year ahead and understand how your peers are responding, we think this report will provide essential insight for 2026 and beyond.
