The B2B legal services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $436.17 billion in 2023 to $452.83 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The expansion witnessed during the historic period can be ascribed to factors such as contract management, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, globalization, and cross-border transactions, as well as risk management.
The B2B legal services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $544.88 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as legal tech and automation, the evolving regulatory landscape, a heightened focus on ESG (environmental, social, governance), increased M&A activities, and challenges in international trade. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period encompass data privacy and cybersecurity, technological integration, the rise of virtual law firms and remote services, specialization in niche industries, and the adoption of alternative fee arrangements.
The anticipated surge in cybercrime cases is expected to propel the expansion of the business-to-business (B2B) legal services market. Cybercrime, involving criminal activities conducted through computers, networks, and the internet, carries severe consequences such as financial losses, damage to reputations, and legal penalties. B2B legal services, which handle and share extensive private data, financial information, and personal details such as credit card numbers, are becoming prime targets for cyber-attacks. For instance, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported a significant increase in cybercrime reports, reaching 76,000 in February 2023, up by 13% from 2020. Consequently, the growing number of cybercrime incidents is a driving force behind the expansion of the B2B legal services market.
The industry is confronted with a shortage of skilled workforce, which is poised to hamper the B2B legal services market. This shortage leads to a high turnover rate, ineffective staff management, increased business expenses, and customer loss. A 2021 study by The Lawyer revealed that 58% of legal organizations are currently feeling the impact of a lack of competent workers. The scarcity of qualified personnel diminishes the effectiveness of firms and adversely affects the B2B legal services market.
Legal service firms are leveraging blockchain technology to establish a secure and transparent method for transactions. Blockchain, an open and distributed ledger, efficiently records transactions between two entities or companies in a permanent manner. According to a study by WebFX Inc., 41% of law firms are expected to incorporate blockchain in transactional legal services. Smart contracts, created digitally and verifiable on the blockchain, enable lawyers to spend more time on legal advising rather than drafting documents. Chainlink, a startup, has developed technology that enhances smart contracts by relying on data from multiple sources. The adoption of blockchain and smart contracts brings several advantages, including secure transactions, transparent records, reduced paperwork, and more time for client advising.
Major companies in the B2B legal services market are introducing innovative products such as LZ Books to offer reliable services. LZ Books, a B2B legal services product designed for legal and accounting advisors, was launched by LegalZoom.com Inc. in April 2023. This accounting software tailored for small business owners includes features such as expense and income tracking, invoicing, and payment management. Users can connect their bank accounts to automate the categorization of income and expenses, simplifying bookkeeping.
In March 2023, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PWC), a UK-based professional services network providing B2B legal services, formed a partnership with Harvey. This collaboration enables PwC to offer legal business solutions and assist clients in streamlining their in-house legal processes. Harvey, a US-based AI-powered legal startup, specializes in providing generative AI for elite law firms.
Major companies operating in the B2B legal services market report are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, KPMG International Cooperative, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, Dentons Corporation, DLA Piper, Baker McKenzie, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, Sidley Austin LLP, White & Case LLP, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Jones Day, Linklaters LLP, Hogan Lovells International LLP, Clifford Chance LLP, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright, Mayer Brown, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Covington & Burling LLP, Reed Smith LLP, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, Shearman & Sterling LLP, Allen & Overy LLP, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, LegalZoom.com Inc., Clasen Law, Belenky Law Firm PLLC, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
North America was the largest region in the B2B legal services market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest region in global B2B legal services market report. The regions covered in the b2b legal services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the B2B legal services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The primary categories of B2B legal services include civil or criminal matters, mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, and others. Mergers and acquisitions involve the collaboration of two companies, with a merger forming a new corporate entity when two companies of comparable size join forces. In contrast, an acquisition occurs when a larger corporation absorbs a smaller company, assimilating its business. These legal services are segmented based on the size of law firms, encompassing both large and small practices. They cater to a diverse clientele, including listed corporations, government institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, high-net-worth individuals, and others.
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The B2B legal services market consists of revenue earned by entities by providing services such as advising corporate clients on the body of law that governs disputes between businesses and representing corporate clients in civil cases, business transactions and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance are sought. Civil laws deal with disputes between private parties such as defamation, professional negligence, inheritance, breach of contract, property disputes and others. This segment excludes legal services offered during disputes between businesses and individuals. B2B legal services are usually provided by commercial law firms. Clients of commercial law firms include listed corporations, government institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises and high net worth individuals. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Executive Summary
B2B Legal Services Global Market Report 2024 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on b2b legal services market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
- The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.
- The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Service Type: Civil or Criminal; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Transactions; Other Services
2) By Size of Law Firm: Large law firms; SME law firms
3) By End-user: Listed Corporations; Government Institutions; Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; High Net worth Individuals; Other End-Users
Key Companies Mentioned: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited; PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited; KPMG International Cooperative; Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Latham & Watkins LLP
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard
Companies Mentioned
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
- PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited
- KPMG International Cooperative
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- Dentons Corporation
- DLA Piper
- Baker McKenzie
- Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
- Sidley Austin LLP
- White & Case LLP
- Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Jones Day
- Linklaters LLP
- Hogan Lovells International LLP
- Clifford Chance LLP
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- Mayer Brown
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Covington & Burling LLP
- Reed Smith LLP
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
- Shearman & Sterling LLP
- Allen & Overy LLP
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- LegalZoom.com Inc.
- Clasen Law
- Belenky Law Firm PLLC
- Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP
- Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | February 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2028 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 452.83 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 544.88 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 4.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 35 |
