In 2024, the country ended the year with 80.6 million cases pending in the courts, having received 39.4 million new cases — the highest number in the historical series. The cost of all this was R$146.5 billion, equivalent to 1.2% of GDP and 2.45% of federal government spending.
These are figures that should lead us to reflect not only on the efficiency of the system, but also on the legal practice model that sustains it.
In a highly litigious environment, the true strategic value of legal practice lies less in conducting lawsuits and more in the ability to structure solutions before conflicts become established.
Market logic has already begun to change: companies have realized that preventing disputes, drafting effective clauses, and adopting appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms result in financial gains, greater predictability, and the preservation of business relationships.
In this context, preventive legal practice has been gaining ground and taking on a decisive role in the security framework of businesses. This is a structural shift: the future lies in risk management and in out-of-court solutions, which are becoming central instruments for generating value.
Source: Justiça em Números 2025
