General Counsel

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…

Corporate counsel report they face more litigation, more complex litigation, and larger claims. They face more claims for new and novel matters. These clients point to breaking and renegotiating contracts with key suppliers, redefining joint ventures and technology sharing, and more complex disputes. Please congratulate the Complex Commercial Litigation Powerhouses…

Labor and employment is a key issue for corporate counsel and HR executives. They are looking for law firms bringing forward-looking strategies — able to map out preemptive approaches and prepare for upcoming changes in rules. Please congratulate the Employment Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders: The BTI Employment Litigation Powerhouses 2025…

Employment law now has the attention of top management — as these issues can turn into large litigation and impact operations as well as brand. The increasing operational impacts and regulatory attention create the need for more near-real time counsel as well as strategic thinking. Please congratulate the Complex Employment…

The SEC and DOJ continue to be aggressive — helping to set the tone for a more aggressive securities litigation market. The decision makers will look to firms who can assemble the best team of specialists to defend these matters. Please congratulate the Securities and Finance Litigation Powerhouses and Leaders:…

Clients expect the number of breaches to increase — and believe more will convert to litigation as well as regulatory trouble. Clients are looking for more from law firms than in the past. Like last year — more than 40% of clients report no meaningful business development outreach from their…

More litigation complexity equals more opportunity. Today’s market is filled to the brim with complexity. BTI research reveals a select group of 43 law firms boosted their reputation — and delivery — to move upmarket in litigation. This is down from 54 BTI Upmarket Movers last year. It’s harder to…

Legal spending is heading up. Big time. Litigation is more aggressive than it has ever been — and will get more so. The world of litigation is getting bigger and more complicated. Corporate counsel are looking at new, never seen before litigation. The surge in complex and novel matters requires…