Solomonic Year in Review 2023
The third edition of our annual High Court commercial litigation data report – key trends and analytics on the claims issued in the civil courts of England and Wales in 2023.
7,500+
claims issued in 2023
26%
of the market commanded by the top 30 law firms
86%
increase in insurance-related claims driven by aircraft leasing and Covid-related disputes
Geopolitical, pandemic and economic events loomed large over English High Court litigation in 2023. The report explores the dynamics on over 7,000 newly issued claims and the actors who have participated in them.
Key highlights:
Big beasts of litigation: Gain insights into the evolving composition of the top 30 firms, with notable changes and dominant performers like Clyde & Co, HFW, RPC, DWF and DAC Beachcroft.
Insolvency trends: Winding up petitions continued to drift upwards through most of the year and peaked in September.
Financial services in the spotlight: The highest volume sector and the busiest year for banking and finance teams since 2014.
Chambers ranking: For the first time, delve into the ranked list of barristers' chambers, with 4 New Square securing the top position.