BTI Litigation Outlook

Volatility. Regulatory headwinds. Impatient CEOs. Strategic mandates. All are colliding with disruptive technology. You get one thing: relentless, unexpected and urgent mission-critical demands on clients. A potent formula for outside counsel to develop business – and score serious relationship points. And there is no quarter like the 4th quarter for…

Buckle up. Litigation spending on outside counsel is jolting up again. 64% of corporate counsel are increasing their litigation spending in 2026. More clients plan 10% increases than we have seen in over 10 years. Why? There is no escape. Clients face an avalanche of new (and old) litigation –…

98 law firms instill more fear than all others. Up from 84 last year. And it’s no coincidence. The brand-new BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 reveals why today’s litigation is the most contentious and aggressive in memory. Clients want outside counsel with ferocity – and it’s giving an edge to the…

More companies face class actions than last year. The majority of class actions are getting bigger and more complex. Clients are spending more. They blame baseless claims, growing awards, and courts who are unwilling to dismiss cases. Please join me in congratulating the law firms clients point to as the…

Virtually every company is racing to introduce and develop new products. This is true across almost every industry. These products are more complex and incorporate more technology. Clients want law firms who can articulate the risk exposure for each claim. Please congratulate the Product Liability Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The…

Growth in IP litigation continues. Clients are increasing their technology development and quickly embedding this technology in their products and services. At the same time, companies are more aggressive in pursuing anything resembling infringement. Please congratulate the IP Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI IP Litigation Powerhouses 2025 Alston &…

Corporate counsel look for law firms able to manage all aspects of their litigation portfolio — and who can offer a budget early on. They will always choose firms who show the best communication style and understanding of their business. Please congratulate the Commercial Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI…