Welcome to our Disputes in a Fragmenting World: Predictions 2026 Podcast, exploring the forces reshaping global business and the evolving landscape of disputes risk. Emma Sutcliffe and Tom Makin are taking a forward look at 2026, drawing on our latest analysis to identify the major disputes and investigations we expect to see.
This discussion builds on our recent predictions for 2026, launched on 12 December, and delves deeper into the key themes and risks highlighted in that publication. From geopolitical tensions and rapid technological change to financial volatility and regulatory shifts, we’ll be unpacking how these macro forces are converging to create new, interconnected legal risks. Our focus is on four critical ‘fault lines’ - valuation and financial stability, corporate accountability, digital risk and AI, and the growing complexity of cross-border disputes.
Join us as we move beyond the headlines to examine where these pressures are likely to crystallise into high-stakes legal challenges, and what businesses should be doing now to prepare.
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