An analysis from Thomson Reuters Lawtel shows the rise in the year end to 30 June. The stats show a peak which has not been surpassed since the credit crisis. Ros Innes of Thomson Reuters said: 'There was a substantial increase in litigation against banks in particular at the outset of the financial crisis, and now we are seeing what looks like a second spike. Since claimants generally have up to six years in which to  bring their case, it can take a while for disputes to reach the courts so there is every possibility that there are more cases involving financial services to come.' Source: Lawyer Monthly