Nearly two years since the credit crunch began, lawyers are still divided over whether a surge in disputes is coming. But, finds Alex Aldridge, many firms see opportunity.

Economic difficulties are generating disputes on a large scale. How will the UK's new Commercial Court interact with other jurisdictions going forward? Clare Canning and Kate Elsmore report.

Offshore does not mean off-limits when it comes to obtaining information during litigation. Andrew Bolton explains how to fill in the blanks.

Third-party funding is proving popular, although excessive costs are still seen as a barrier. Richard Lloyd reports.

With businesses tightening their belts and avoiding costly disputes, arbitration practitioners need to show they can still deliver results and value, say Stephen Jagusch and Andrew Pullen.

The credit crunch is a global problem, but that does not mean every country has responded in the same way. Anthony Maton gives an overview of the main cases to date.