32.2% of the 2,228 firms listed state how they charge (717 firms); of those: Both 40.9%, Contingency 37.5%, Hourly 2.8%, Retained 18.8%.
Base: 2,228 firms listed in the edition. Denominator: 2,228. Numerator: 717.
Q4 2026 edition, as of Nov 1–4, 2026.
| Group | Firms | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Both | 293 | 40.9% |
| Contingency | 269 | 37.5% |
| Hourly | 20 | 2.8% |
| Retained | 135 | 18.8% |
Fee models are shown as Contingency, Retained, Both (more than one stated), Hourly or Not stated. Any other stated model is shown as Not stated. Shares of models are over firms that state one; a firm counts once.