Against a backdrop of economic stagnation and geopolitical conflict, businesses are preparing for a challenging year. Global disputes will continue at pace, according to insights from more than 600 senior lawyers at large corporations, with ESG and employment risks the greatest areas of concern. Our seventh annual report provides a detailed analysis of dispute trends, as well as sectoral and region-specific developments, to prepare your organization for The Year Ahead.
The past year has been characterized by economic stagnation and geopolitical conflict. Sadly, these trends look likely to continue. The OECD forecasts global growth to slow to 2.7% in 2024, well below the
historical average, as policy tightening starts to bite. The conflict in Ukraine is developing
into a war of attrition, and conflicts in other parts of the world are on the rise.