Legal Economics

Firm Financials & Demand

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.

Pricing & AFAs

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