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ARTICLE · 07 MAY 2026

Litigation: Building Resilience To Future Disputes Risk

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When business conditions are more volatile, litigation and enforcement risk increases. The forces currently challenging multinationals—from geopolitical upheaval and regulatory change to the development of artificial intelligence and escalating cyber threats—also expose them to the risk of disputes.

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When business conditions are more volatile, litigation and enforcement risk increases. The forces currently challenging multinationals—from geopolitical upheaval and regulatory change to the development of artificial intelligence and escalating cyber threats—also expose them to the risk of disputes. Here we explore the emerging trends shaping those disputes and what leaders can do to prepare. This memo forms part of a series examining critical legal and regulatory decision points, opportunities, and risks facing leaders in an increasingly uncertain global business environment. 

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Despite competing demands, scanning the horizon to assess the possibility of future litigation and enforcement action can be beneficial.

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