Solomonic data shows that at least 45 new building and fire safety claims have been issued since the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report in September 2024.

With a multi-billion-pound defamation case looming over the BBC, Solomonic data shows that fewer than 50 High Court defamation cases have gone all the way to trial. However, these cases are notoriously difficult to prove, with a failure rate of around 62%.

Back to business for commercial disputes. The latest edition of our biannual commercial litigation data report — key trends in commercial litigation, including the top performing law firms, claim volumes in major courts and shifts in sector activity.

From data to action: Solomonic’s commercial disputes data outlines trends in the courts over the past five years and eDiscovery provider Everlaw provides insights into how practitioners translate these trends into action to master growing case volumes and unlock better client outcomes.

The Solomonic Year in Review 2024 reveals the key trends in commercial litigation, including the top performing law firms, claim volumes in major courts and shifts in sector activity.

Solomonic’s year-end analysis highlights key trends from 2024, revealing a sharp drop in Commercial Court activity, a slowdown in new group actions and a plateau in winding up petitions.