The recession is already choosing its winners and losers: The once-strong appetite for M&A work is increasingly being replaced by a growing demand in bankruptcy services. And due to efforts started in advance of the current economy, some in the legal tech space are looking to capitalize on this new opportunity.
Financial intelligence provider Reorg has announced the launch of its Legal Billing Rates Database, which aims to provide corporations and law firms with benchmarks regarding outside counsel’s bankruptcy fees. The goal is to help general counsel and other corporate officers make informed bankruptcy hiring decisions, as well as help law firms competitively set their rates.
