BTI sees an opportunity-rich but more competitive 2026 market
BTI's Practice Outlook 2026 says 61% of clients are increasing outside counsel spend to record highs and that legal issues are increasingly fused with business risks, board-level exposure and regulatory whiplash.
BY CLIENT INTELLIGENCE DESK · MAY 5, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
BTI's Practice Outlook 2026 says 61% of clients are increasing outside counsel spend to record highs and that legal issues are increasingly fused with business risks, board-level exposure and regulatory whiplash. The BD implication is precision: firms need client, industry and practice intelligence to pursue the right work rather than chasing generic demand.