The report, linked to Corporate Counsel Exchange and its ninth conference, the Legal Exchange Network, says the number one investment priority for surveyed general counsel, chosen by 73 per cent of respondents, was revealed to be law firms specialising in antitrust/ competition law.

Other priorities

The report is based on a survey of 60 senior lawyers in global organisations. According to PR NewsWire, the Legal Network Exchange adds that contract and document management  are also priorities for General Counsel, with 64 per cent  of participants selecting these as a key area for investment. The report states that  General Counsel are prioritising these challenges in order to drive departmental efficiencies and cost savings, whilst managing legal and compliance risks in a global marketplace.