In 2023, Italy led Europe with the highest share of legal service enterprises at 24.14%, followed by Spain (11.84%) and France (10.73%). Notable growth was observed in Belgium (7.92% increase from the previous year) and Greece (8.83%). Germany and Spain saw decreases of 4.63% and 1.13%, respectively. The UK, despite being a major legal hub, held a modest 4.9% share.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Look for growth in emerging markets like Poland and Greece, which have shown significant year-on-year increases.
- Watch for potential changes in Germany and Spain, which might continue affecting their share of enterprises negatively.
- The overall trend indicates possible consolidation or shifts towards areas showing robust growth like Belgium and the Netherlands.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Legal Services Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 24.14 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.84 | 2023 | -1.53% | -1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.73 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 9.04 | 2023 | +5.11% | +4.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 8.25 | 2023 | +5.44% | +8.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 7.03 | 2023 | -5.28% | -4.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.9 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 4.52 | 2023 | +1.46% | +1.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.07 | 2023 | +5.97% | +7.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.24 | 2023 | +2.28% | +2.63% | View data |
