Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) have typically been associated with medium or large law firms. In this setting, LPO allows for quick ramp up of resources for filings, research, contract writing and other non-decision making labor. However, as discussed in a Prism Legal article; "Legal Outsourcing Tipping Point", corporations are leveraging LPO for their in-house legal requirements. And for more advanced legal services as well.
The article discussing Rio Tinto's (mining and ore processing company) use of LPO to reduced legal costs by over 20%. Further, this program by Rio Tinto, which is bringing on up to 24 Indian Lawyers, is more than just a low end legal labor and resourcing.
LPO is a fast rising services sector for offshore outsourcing, with high growth rates expected in the coming years. Prism Legal maintains a list of LPO service providers.
Contact us today if your firm is considering LPO or other business outsourcing. We have relationships with top reputable service providers and can help you to select and manage same - with no fee paid for this service by the client!
