Litigation remains the clearest premium-rate demand story
BTI says 64% of clients are increasing litigation spend, up from 57% a year earlier, with many companies planning double-digit budget increases.
BY ECONOMICS DESK · MAY 14, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
BTI says 64% of clients are increasing litigation spend, up from 57% a year earlier, with many companies planning double-digit budget increases. For firm leaders, this supports continued investment in high-stakes litigation capability, but only if pricing teams can connect premium rates to speed, precision and risk reduction.