How Big Is the LPO Market | Segments & Trends 2031

Q: What is the anticipated size of the LPO market?

The market for LPO is expected to reach over USD 7.1 billion by 2031 as the demand for low-cost, scalable legal resource service providers continues to grow.

Q: Who are the leading companies providing LPO services?

Major competitors in the LPO market include Pangea3 (owned by Thomson Reuters), Integreon, Elevate, and QuisLex, known for their global delivery models and legal workflows.

Q: What trends are in play in the LPO market?

Trends in the LPO market include AI-enabled tools for contract review, subscription service-based models, and demand for shared jurisdiction legal support.

Q: How are law firms driving changes in the LPO market?

Law firms and corporate legal teams are driving the evolution of the LPO market in terms of agile, technology-enabled, and expertise-driven outsourcing offerings and services - price and quality are becoming key distinctions.

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Publication Date: Jul 2025

How Big Is the LPO Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the legal process outsourcing (LPO) market was valued at USD 3.8 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 7.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.5%.

The market is gaining momentum as law firms and corporate legal departments seek cost-effective solutions for routine legal functions like document review, legal research, contract management, and regulatory compliance. LPO providers offer access to specialized legal talent, ensure turnaround time improvements, and enable firms to scale during peak demand.

Growth Factors of the LPO Market

Rising legal complexity is increasing outsourcing of routine tasks
Cost pressures are encouraging firms to use offshore legal support
Demand for scalable legal resources is driving LPO adoption
Law firms seek specialized capabilities without hiring in-house
Technology integration enables secure and efficient LPO services
Regulatory updates are prompting compliance-focused outsourcing

LPO Market Trends

The LPO market continues to transform with adoption of advanced legal tech platforms that leverage AI for automated predictive research and contract review. LPO providers are providing more comprehensive end-to-end solutions across global jurisdictions and also managed legal services, along with more subscription style delivery models. More tailored services for areas that typically do not get much attention, like IP, data privacy, and cross-border transactions, are also taking hold.

Emerging Developments in the LPO Market

In the LPO market, integration of AI-enabled contract lifecycle management tools as well as legal research tools is becoming the norm. Regional LPO hubs are in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America are expanding their service offerings. Partnerships between legal tech companies and LPO companies are increasing contract lifecycle management tools and legal research tools in their virtual collaboration platforms and security frameworks.