LexisNexis® CounselLink® Releases 2026 Trends Report as Rising Rates and Big Law Share of Wallet Continue to Climb

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• – Law firms with 750+ attorneys dominated 52% of 2025 matters, including high-stakes M&A and Data Privacy cases, with median partner rates over $1,000/hour.
• – Rising rates and big law continue to share of wallet for top firms.
• – High-stakes M&A and Data Privacy cases remain top priorities for law firms with 750+ attorneys.