Not a lawyer, but have a role in a related disputes support profession.

We are now seeing many major dispute proceedings being put on hold, as well as a reduction in funding for disputes (.i.e. requests for reduction in fee rates and work scope). So there may be a hit to litigation departments in the short term.

On the plus side, I think there will be a surge in insolvency, contract termination and force majeure/change in law claims and disputes in the coming months. Hopefully this will provide a continued pipeline of litigation work for the legal industry.

Wishing all the associates here the best of luck.