NATIONAL – FordHarrison LLP, one of the country's largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a Standout in Litigation by The BTI Consulting Group in its BTI Litigation Outlook 2027: More Aggressive. More Complexity. Higher Stakes.
According to BTI's latest research, complex litigation is accelerating and driving elevated corporate spending. The research, based on insights from more than 350 corporate counsel, finds that companies are confronting increasingly high-stakes matters, emerging claims involving artificial intelligence, expanding class actions, heightened cyber risk, growing employment disputes, and increasingly complex commercial litigation.
Key Litigation Trends Identified by The BTI Consulting Group for 2027
BTI's research highlights seven trends shaping litigation in the year ahead:
- 80% of clients are increasing spend or keeping it at elevated levels.
- Litigation is embedded in key business strategy and growth – raising urgency, and rates.
- Bet-the-company is the fastest growing segment – as almost all clients face complex work.
- Litigation is more contentious than ever – driving spending and new law firm selection criteria.
- Budgets are up for the 7th year in a row – with increases deep into double digits.
- Clients hiring new firms to deal with more contentious, complex issues.
- 6 areas of litigation show acute demand.
As litigation becomes more complex, unpredictable, and closely tied to business strategy, corporate clients are placing greater emphasis on outside counsel that can respond with speed, creativity, and a deep understanding of their business needs. FordHarrison's recognition as a Standout in Litigation reflects the firm's continued commitment to helping employers navigate high-stakes disputes and an evolving litigation environment.