Wolters Kluwer shows rate scrutiny becoming more granular and regional
Wolters Kluwer's LegalVIEW Insights, drawing on more than $200 billion in invoice data, points to uneven rate dynamics by firm tier, geography and client revenue band, with New York partner rates averaging $1,972 and associates $1,214.
BY CLIENT INTELLIGENCE DESK · MAY 5, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Wolters Kluwer's LegalVIEW Insights, drawing on more than $200 billion in invoice data, points to uneven rate dynamics by firm tier, geography and client revenue band, with New York partner rates averaging $1,972 and associates $1,214. Client teams are not just pushing back on rates; they are using data to identify where increases are defensible.