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UK Legal Exports Surge 60% Over Five Years, London Leads Global Arbitration

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22

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What happened

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The UK legal sector's overseas exports increased by over 60% in the last five years, reaching £10.97bn by 2025, according to the Law Society of England and Wales. London remains a major exporter of legal services. In 2025, the London Commercial Court delivered 212 written judgments, nearly double the 117 delivered by the civil and commercial division of the Dubai International Financial Centre.

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Why it matters

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English law governed £250tn in outstanding global derivatives and 40% of international business and financial transactions. The London Court of International Arbitration handled 96% of its caseload involving at least one non-UK party, pointing to its international appeal.

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Who's involved

EnglandThe geopolitical state where the legal services are exported.
LondonThe city leading the UK's legal services exports and arbitration cases.
DubaiThe city whose financial center competes with London in delivering written judgments.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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EnglandSpeculative
England's economic output could be boosted by the surge in legal service exports.

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