2025 Legal Practitioners Financial Performance Survey
About the Survey
Announcing the 2025 Legal Practitioners Financial Performance Survey
In partnership with ALPMA, we present the New Zealand National Legal Practitioners Financial Performance Benchmarking Survey for 2025. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the legal industry today.
A Deeper Look into New Zealand’s Legal Industry
The 2025 survey gathers financial performance data from 52 legal firms across New Zealand, providing a robust benchmark for your practice. Participants range from city-centre firms to regional practices, covering Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other key areas in the North and South Islands.
This report, based on the 2024 financial year, offers invaluable insights into how your firm’s performance compares with others in the sector, helping you make informed strategic decisions.
Key Findings from the 2024 Survey
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Small firms have been outperforming medium sized firms on both revenue and profit per Equity Partner.
Inflationary pressures have driven up major overheads such as rent, IT, and
insurance, three of the most material expense categories for law firms.
Labour markets have become increasingly fluid, with heightened competition for legal talent contributing to rising salaries and overall labour costs.
60% of firms now have a documented 1–5‑year strategic plan, indicating a shift toward more deliberate long‑term planning.
Only one‑third of participating firms are located in major city centres, underscoring the importance of regional practices in the national legal landscape.
WIP and debtor metrics continue to place pressure on cashflow, particularly for firms in lower profitability tiers.
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