BTI Research

More than 64% of companies are increasing their litigation budget with most of the increase going to outside counsel. The old playbooks are officially obsolete – or limit firms to lower-rate work. The outsized litigation premium goes to the fast, flexible, and fearless counsel. Please congratulate the Complex Commercial Litigation…

Thoughts and expectations speak louder than words. Clients change their expectations of law firms all the time – and don’t tell them. Corporate counsel are too busy with their own sets of challenges. And few law firms ask. And this time, it’s about Gen AI – not as a tool,…

Labor-only firms are offering tools to predict issues and map out jurisdictional issues and requirements. General Practice firms are leading with industry-specific strategies and avoidance. Both are winning formulas and the firms able to merge the 2 strategies will stand out most. Please congratulate the Employment Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders:…

Clients are facing a 7-way onslaught of issues in labor & employment. More of these claims are reaching CEO’s offices because of public scrutiny and business implications. Please congratulate the Complex Employment Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI Complex Employment Litigation Powerhouses 2026 Fisher Phillips Jackson Lewis Jones Day Littler…

Companies are racing to introduce new technology-enabled products. This speed is resulting in product failures, unintended consequences, and innovative new product, driving new litigation and damages. Clients want law firms able to assess risk and develop risk appropriate defense strategies. Please congratulate the Product Liability Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The…

The number of breaches in 2024 came within 2% of a record setting 2023. But – the breaches in 2024 were 2 to 3 times larger – meaning an unprecedented number of records were breached. This brings proportionately more litigation and risk in addition to regulatory trouble. Clients are looking…

Few things light a fire under Securities Litigation than volatile securities markets. Firms winning the work provide clear counsel and very early assessments. The winning firms quickly educate clients as to top risks and exposure. They know what to say to who, and when. Top legal decision makers point to…

IP litigation continues to grow with both new and familiar issues. Clients are adopting AI in every facet of their business – creating new issues and unintended IP consequences. Skill in dealing with undefined threats has become a key part of client conversations for the foreseeable future. Please congratulate the…

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…