1、The Year AheadGlobal Disputes Forecast 20232The Year Ahead|Global Disputes Forecast 2023ForewordClaudia BenavidesGlobal Chair,Dispute ResolutionForeword Welcome to the sixth annual edition of The Year Ahead.As always,this report sets out our predictions for the world of litigation and arbitration fo

2、r the next twelve months.As we have navigated the challenges of Covid,lockdowns,war in Europe and high inflation,it seems that uncertainty is the new certainty.New legal developments around the world have further complicated the commercial environment.To help understand these trends,we feature legal

3、 analysis drawn from our extensive global network.We have also drawn upon survey data from 600 senior disputes lawyers at large corporations across four continents.We reveal that while corporations expect more disputes,they continue to feel unprepared.The economic cycle has replaced Covid as the mai

4、n driver of disputes,and there are new trends around Environmental,Social and Governance disputes.We also show which industry sectors face new disputes threats,and which jurisdictions will see new legal developments.We look forward to working with you in The Year Ahead.3The Year Ahead|Global Dispute

5、s Forecast 2023ContentsContentsThe Big Picture -Economic,Political and Legal Trends 04-What Types of Disputes,and How Many?05-External Factors Posing Disputes Threats 07-Litigation Preparedness 08Key Issues -Cybersecurity and Data Disputes 09-Environmental,Social and Governance Disputes 11 -Post-M&A

6、 Disputes 13-Tax Disputes 15-Employment Disputes 17Industry Focus -Consumer Goods and Retail 19 -Energy,Mining and Infrastructure 20 -Financial Institutions 21-Healthcare and Life Sciences 22-Industrials,Manufacturing and Transportation 23-Technology,Media and Telecommunications 24Regional Developme