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.…

What are the latest arbitration statistics? We have analyzed the statistics of the key institutions for 2024 and bring to you the figures, the developments, and the trends.[1] The Number of Cases The overall number of newly initiated cases at the researched institutions has increased from 9,388 in 2023 to 10,067 in 2024. This is a new record case load since we started this research in 2016. The HKIAC reported that the case load reached…

The air crackled with anticipation at the German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) Spring Event 2025 on May 6th and 7th, as attendees delved into a transformative question: Could Artificial Intelligence truly revolutionize the world of dispute resolution? For those eager to understand the seismic shifts on the horizon, here are seven key takeaways from this insightful gathering: Takeaway #1: Enormous interest and positive sentiment regarding AI The DIS Spring Event revealed significant interest and positive…