The GC value gap widens the mandate for evidence-led legal teams
Thomson Reuters reports that 86% of GCs see legal as a significant contributor to the business, while only 17% of C-suite executives agree.
BY CLIENT INTELLIGENCE DESK · MAY 12, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Thomson Reuters reports that 86% of GCs see legal as a significant contributor to the business, while only 17% of C-suite executives agree. That gap is a warning for firms and in-house teams alike: client intelligence must connect legal work to business outcomes, not just matter status, hours and activity.