Fear as a Differentiator—The BTI Fearsome Foursome
Few law firms embrace fear as a differentiator. Yet corporate counsel do. In fact, corporate counsel identify 4 firms more fearsome than all others—the BTI Fearsome Foursome.Fear is healthy in the right dosage—it helps you stay out of danger. The same can be said for the Fearsome Foursome. Corporate counsel…
Michael RynowecerSeptember 23, 2015
The 4 Most Feared Litigation Firms and 6 Firms They Fear
We have nothing to fear, except the Fearsome Foursome. 4 law firms have the striking ability to make opponents take pause; wondering if moving forward is worth the fight. Clients change their litigation strategies before a case starts when they know they will face any one of the Fearsome Foursome.…
Michael RynowecerOctober 7, 2014
60% of Clients Replaced a Core Litigation Firm—The Law Firm Purge Has Begun
BTI’s just completed research with over 300 General Counsel finds two trends driving how the litigation market will unfold in 2015: Bet-the-company matters have dropped by 50%. Aggressive settlement strategies and heightened focus on case elimination—not trial—sparks a 50% decline in bet-the-company matters over the past 2 years. Now clients are…
Michael RynowecerSeptember 29, 2014
13 Striking Opportunities for 2014
Silver linings are often lost in the headwinds of difficult market conditions. BTI’s in-depth interviews with more than 300 corporate counsel ferret out the opportunities offering rays of sunshine—and new business. The 13 best opportunities to drive growth in 2014 include: Corporate counsel expect litigation matters to surge by 62%…
Michael RynowecerDecember 16, 2013
US Legal Spending Soars: Growth at 7%
US spending by global companies is soaring—and 75% of their US law firm hires are outside the Am Law 50. Global company spending now accounts for 40% of US corporate legal spending, up from 30% in 2010. We find global companies are more active in developing markets, building sales channels,…
Michael RynowecerOctober 3, 2013
In the Zone: Your Litigation Opportunities for 2014
With litigation matters surging and spending flat in 2014, law firms who can pinpoint the areas where clients have the most acute needs will fare better than most. BTI research with nearly 300 corporate counsel shows some of the most acute needs in 2014 will be: Class Actions and Torts:…
Michael RynowecerSeptember 26, 2013
Litigation Activity to Surge, Spending Flat
Activity and New Matters to Surge 60.7% of clients expect to see a jump in the number of litigation matters they will be handling in 2014. The typical larger company is expecting 44 more substantive matters than 2013, with increases taking place across almost all major fronts, including: Regulatory Labor Class…
Michael RynowecerSeptember 4, 2013
Litigation Got You Down?
If the tug-of-war of litigation is getting you down, you’re not alone. This year, spending cuts, fee caps, resolution mandates and other aggressive tactics are bringing down not just litigation dollars, but the entire legal market. With a projected growth rate of -1.6% (yes, that is negative), the market for…
Michael RynowecerOctober 25, 2011
The End of the World as We Know It: The New World of Litigation
REM’s apocalyptic hit ceaselessly inventories a parade of revolutionary events that will forever alter our world. From earthquakes to government coups, the jangly tune invokes visions of awesome transformation. The end is catastrophic. Comparing forthcoming changes in litigation to the Apocalypse is certainly melodramatic. The pending developments in litigation are…
Michael RynowecerAugust 20, 2010