"Measures for the Administration of Lawyers' Service Fees" Article 9 The fees for lawyers' services subject to market-regulated prices shall be determined by the law firm through consultation with the clients. Law firms should consider the following main factors when negotiating the fees for lawyer services with clients: (1) working hours spent; (two) the difficulty of legal affairs; (3) the client's affordability; (4) Risks and responsibilities that lawyers may bear; (5) The lawyer's social reputation and working level.