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Market research for Legal and Professional Services

Client feedback and market evidence for firms that sell expertise.

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Sector atlas

  • Consumer & retail
  • Finance & professional
  • Health, energy & logistics
  • Media, tech & research
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Finance & professional
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ConsultingLegalAccountingHRIT advisoryDesign

The landscape

Strengthening market position in professional services

What is changing

  1. 01Competition
  2. 02Client expectations
  3. 03Credibility
  4. 04Digital change
  5. 05Differentiation

Legal and advisory firms work where credibility, differentiation and client trust decide everything. We support firms across consulting, legal, accounting, HR, IT advisory and design.

As competition grows and client expectations change, expertise alone is not enough. We show how your brand is seen, where you stand against competitors and how to position your expertise, from digital change to stronger thought leadership.

  1. Q1

    How satisfied are our clients, and what would make them stay?

    Answered withCustomer satisfaction & NPS
  2. Q2

    How is our firm seen by clients and the wider market?

    Answered withCorporate reputation
  3. Q3

    Where do we stand against competing firms?

    Answered withCompetitor research
  4. Q4

    What do clients value most when they choose an adviser?

    Answered withCompetitor research

Studies

Studies for legal and professional services

Each one has its own page: how it works, what we measure and what you get.

Customers & audiencesCustomer satisfaction & NPSMeasure satisfaction, then find what to fixMeasuresNet Promoter Score (NPS)Satisfaction (CSAT)Customer effortAnswers Q1Brand & marketCorporate reputationMeasure how people see your companyMeasuresFamiliarityOverall opinionTrustAnswers Q2Brand & marketCompetitor researchLearn why buyers choose you, or a rivalMeasuresImportancePerformanceBrand imageAnswers Q3 · Q4

How we work

What we deliver on every engagement

The same four commitments on every project for professional services firms.

  1. 01

    Integrated research delivery

    We manage the full lifecycle, from recruitment to reporting, with clear outputs at every stage.

  2. 02

    Reliable access to target audiences

    Our respondent network supports precise recruitment for the audiences each study needs.

  3. 03

    Specialist guidance, end to end

    Our researchers shape studies with your team, refine the method and keep outputs aligned with your objectives.

  4. 04

    Consistent, transparent execution

    Structured processes and ongoing quality checks give research you can rely on, clearly reported and ready to use.

Why firms choose Catalyse Research

Firms depend on accurate, balanced insight for their own strategy and for client advice. We fit into your workflows without slowing delivery, test assumptions and help you respond to changing client demands.

Certified and accredited

The same standards on every project, in every sector.

  • ESOMAR Corporate memberESOMARCorporate member
  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20252:2019 and ISO 27001:2022 certification marksISO9001 · 20252 · 27001
  • Cyber Essentials CertifiedCyber EssentialsCertified
  • MRS Company PartnerMRSCompany Partner
  • AQR, the Association for Qualitative ResearchAQRMember
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