Thursday, 11 February 2021, 8:54 am Continued responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, greater regulatory action and adjustments to legislation will all shape the litigation landscape in the year ahead. These are among the predictions made by MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ leading dispute resolution team in its Litigation Forecast 2021. Partner and co-leader of the national law firm’s Dispute Resolution team, Andrew Horne says that there are more challenges to come across New Zealand’s litigation landscape. "Class actions, climate change and increasing pressure on directors were emerging big litigation risks before COVID-19 came along. While these issues demand continued attention, COVID-19 has forced other issues to the top of the agenda," says Andrew