Europe Legal Services Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
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Europe legal services market highlights
- The Europe legal services market generated a revenue of USD 271.0 billion in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, corporate was the largest revenue generating services in 2024.
- Corporate is the most lucrative services segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, France is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Europe data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 271.0 billion |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 344.0 billion |
| Growth rate | 4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Corporate |
| Fastest growing segment | Corporate |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD billion |
| Market segmentation | Taxation, Real Estate, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Labor/Employment, Corporate |
| Key market players worldwide | Deloitte, Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services, Kirkland's Inc, PwC, Baker & McKenzie, Clifford Chance, DLA Piper, KPMG, Latham & Watkins |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 25.7% of the global legal services market in 2024.
- Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 378.1 billion by 2030.
Corporate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.52% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe legal services market based on taxation, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy, labor/employment, corporate covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
Europe has seen significant growth in the legal services market over the past few years. The key drivers of growth in the European legal services market has been the increasing complexity of legal requirements, both in domestic and international settings. This has led to a growing demand for legal expertise and specialized services.
Additionally, the rise of international trade has created new opportunities for law firms to provide cross-border legal services, further boosting growth in the market. Another factor contributing to the growth of the European legal services market is the adoption of technology by law firms.
Many firms are investing in digital solutions to streamline their operations, improve their service delivery, and enhance their clients experience. For example, some firms are using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to automate routine tasks, such as contract review and due diligence, allowing lawyers to focus on more complex legal work.
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Legal Services Market Scope
Legal Services Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latham & Watkins | View profile | 1001-5000 | Los Angeles, California, United States, North America | http://www.lw.com |
| DLA Piper | View profile | 5001-10000 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.dlapiper.com/ |
| Clifford Chance | View profile | 5001-10000 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | http://www.cliffordchance.com/ |
| Baker & McKenzie | View profile | 10001+ | Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America | http://www.bakermckenzie.com/ |
| KPMG | View profile | 10001+ | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | https://home.kpmg |
| Kirkland's Inc | View profile | 4100 | 5310 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN, United States, 37027 | https://www.kirklands.com |
| PwC | View profile | 10001+ | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | http://pwc.com |
| Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services | View profile | 251-500 | Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, North America | https://www.ey.com/ |
| Deloitte | View profile | 10001+ | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www2.deloitte.com |
Europe legal services market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$B)
Europe Legal Services Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$B)
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