1、The Year AheadGlobal Disputes Forecast 2024The Year Ahead|Global Disputes Forecast 2024Foreword2Claudia BenavidesGlobal Chair,Dispute ResolutionForeword Welcome to the seventh annual edition of The Year Ahead.As always,this report sets out our predictions for the world of disputes for the next 12 mo

2、nths.Our analysis is based on survey data from 600 senior disputes lawyers at large corporations across four continents.In addition,we incorporate the views of our clients.Our client listening program collates sentiment from nearly 700 contact points,including relationship reviews and matter debrief

3、s.Finally,we draw upon our own network of lawyers,comprising over 1,000 practitioners across 74 offices.The trends we have outlined in this report draw upon all of these sources,and reflect both legal changes and the changes in the world around us.No forecast is perfect,but we hope this analysis wil

4、l help you in The Year Ahead.3The Year Ahead|Global Disputes Forecast 2024ForewordThe Year Ahead|Global Disputes Forecast 2024Summary3Summary Against a backdrop of economic stagnation and geopolitical conflict,the majority of our survey respondents expect to see the number of disputes in 2024 stay t

5、he same or increase.Respondents cite ESG disputes as the top litigation risk to their organizations in 2024(up from second place in 2023).The breadth of ESG disputes is a growing challenge,as human rights and social issues are increasingly incorporated into the ESG agenda.Concerns about employment d

6、isputes are also significantly higher for 2024,with economic pressures forcing many organizations to restructure,growing pressure from unions,and expanding equal pay and pay transparency legislation.Despite the risks,organizations still feel unprepared for litigation.Only 16%of respondents were full