Our Global Disputes Forecast 2026 survey of 600 senior legal and risk professionals across six major economies revealed that the arbitration landscape faces significant challenges in the years ahead. Most notably, our survey results expose a fundamental paradox at the heart of modern arbitration: technology and data security concerns rank as a top challenge, yet the second-highest concern, namely rising costs and delays, arguably demands greater use of technology as part of resolving that concern. The arbitration community must strike a careful balance between embracing AI and digital tools to drive efficiency, whilst developing robust governance to ensure transparency, fairness and security in how these technologies are deployed by both arbitrators and counsel.
We have compiled this data into our report: The Future of International Arbitration. It includes the key findings on the challenges, geographic perspectives, and a sector spotlight with a deeper dive into the top concerns reported in the survey.
To view the full Global Disputes Forecast 2026, please click here.
