Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO)
Global Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market to Reach $91.1 Billion by 2027
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) estimated at US$10.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$91.1 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 35.7% over the analysis period 2020-2027. E-Discovery, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 37.9% CAGR and reach US$28.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Patent Support segment is readjusted to a revised 40.6% CAGR for the next 7-year period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $3.1 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 34.5% CAGR
The Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$3.1 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$15.5 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 34.5% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 32.5% and 30.5% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 25% CAGR.
Litigation Support Segment to Record 34.6% CAGR
In the global Litigation Support segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 34.6% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$1.5 Billion in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$11.8 Billion by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$10.8 Billion by the year 2027.
Select Competitors (Total 12 Featured) -
- American Discovery
- Amstar Litigation Support
- Cobra Legal Solutions, LLC
- CPA Global Limited
- Elevate Services Inc.
- Infosys BPM Ltd.
- Integreon, Inc.
- Lex Outsourcing
- Mindcrest, Inc.
- QuisLex
- SmithDehn India
- Thomson Reuters Corporation
- UnitedLex Corporation
- Wipro Limited
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- I. METHODOLOGY
- II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Influencer Market Insights
- World Market Trajectories
- A Prelude
- Market Drivers
- Market Challenges
- Recent Market Activity
- Current and Future Analysis
- India: A Potential Laden Market
- Patent Support Services Garner Larger Pie
- A Snapshot of Global LPO Industry
- Major Countries Involved in LPO
- LPO Industry Flourishes
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) – Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
- Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
- 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Law Firms Increasingly Adopt Outsourcing Models
- Larger LPO Pure-Plays to Play a Decisive Role
- Major Trends in the Global LPO Industry
- Geographic Perspective
- Leading Offshore Destinations
- India - A Key Destination for Offshore Legal Services
- European Firms Increasingly Opt for LPO
- China Seeks to Attract LPO Work
- LPO Services in Philippines to Witness Expansion
- Mauritius Emerges as New LPO Destination
- Mauritian Outsourcing Industry
- Industry Perspective
- Changes in the Law Industry Transform LPO
- Legal Administrative and Secretarial Functions Gain Grip
- Complex Processes Added to Paralegal Outsourcing
- Integrated Technology Enabled Solutions Revolutionize Contract and Litigation Processes
- LPO Industry Witnesses Rampant Consolidation Activity
- Negative Sentiments of US Policymakers Expected to Hurt LPO Industry
- Legal Process Outsourcing to Restructure Law Practices Globally
- Onshore Legal Outsourcing Also Popular with Large Companies
- Hybrid Outsourcing Model Gains Prominence
- Instability of Host Nation Keeps Law Firms on Thin Ice
- LPO Hubs to Face Tough Competition from Onshore Rural Outsourcing Zones
- Can Automation Sound the Death Knell for LPO Market
- Law Firms Embrace Latest Technologies
- ElevateNext - A New LPO and Law Firm Partnership Aims to Bring Down Corporate Legal Costs by 50%
- 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 2: World Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Patent Support by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 5: World Historic Review for Patent Support by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Patent Support by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-Discovery by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 8: World Historic Review for E-Discovery by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 9: World 15-Year Perspective for E-Discovery by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Litigation Support by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 11: World Historic Review for Litigation Support by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Litigation Support by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Contract Drafting by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 14: World Historic Review for Contract Drafting by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Contract Drafting by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Service Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 17: World Historic Review for Other Service Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Service Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Review & Management by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 20: World Historic Review for Review & Management by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Review & Management by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 22: World Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2027
- III. MARKET ANALYSIS
- UNITED STATES
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 23: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 24: USA Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 25: USA 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- CANADA
- TABLE 26: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 27: Canada Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 28: Canada 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- JAPAN
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 29: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 30: Japan Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 31: Japan 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- CHINA
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 32: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 33: China Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 34: China 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- EUROPE
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 35: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 36: Europe Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 37: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- TABLE 38: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 39: Europe Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 40: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- FRANCE
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 41: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 42: France Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 43: France 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- GERMANY
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 44: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 45: Germany Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 46: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- ITALY
- TABLE 47: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 48: Italy Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 49: Italy 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 51: UK Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 52: UK 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- REST OF EUROPE
- TABLE 53: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 54: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 55: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- ASIA-PACIFIC
- Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2022 (E)
- TABLE 56: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 57: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 58: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- REST OF WORLD
- TABLE 59: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
- TABLE 60: Rest of World Historic Review for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
- TABLE 61: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) by Service Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for E-Discovery, Patent Support, Litigation Support, Contract Drafting, Review & Management and Other Service Types for the Years 2012, 2021 & 2027
- IV. COMPETITION