Disputes partners predict boom in lateral recruitment ahead of rise in activity

Disputes partners predict boom in lateral recruitment ahead of rise in activity

With firms including Proskauer, Orrick and Paul Hastings building up their disputes teams in the US, litigators in London are predicting an uptick in hiring activity, as firms move to grow their practices ahead of an expected rise in disputes work across a range of sectors.

2025 saw a number of high-profile UK decisions that brought new certainty around everything from case certification, to funding and case management. These decisions – combined with the state of the economy – mean partners expect to see more activity in sectors including securities, tech, sports, and restructuring litigation.

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