UK Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations 2025: A look ahead

2024 was an eventful year in UK commercial disputes. The general election resulted in changes to legislative expectations, while global developments made their impact on English courts and tribunals. 

We expect 2025 to offer no respite in the pace of change; landmark trials are already underway, consultation responses are expected to propose reforms to civil justice and key legislation will take effect. 

In our “look ahead” at 2025 in UK Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations, we identify some key developments coming up this year:

• Commercial litigation and civil justice reform
• International arbitration
• Collective redress
• Business crime
• Sports disputes