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What a Transatlantic Tariff War Means for Law Firms
The second Trump presidency has started with a flurry of activity characteristic of Donald Trump's management style. With the rapid movement over the last two weeks, it comes as no surprise that the EU is bracing for potential changes the US might try to force in the areas of economics, global security, and climate policy.
Great Power Competition and How to Manage it in the 21st Century
What are the implications that international geopolitical events have for law firms in the mid-2020s?
Guest contributor Gerald J. Kirkpatrick examines post-World-War-II diplomacy by the great powers and what its disruption or continuity might mean for the world in 2025 and beyond.
This is part of an ongoing series of informed commentaries on world events and the risks and opportunities they might present to law firms everywhere and their clients.
What should law firms (and their clients) anticipate from the incoming Trump Administration?
With an impending administration change in the U.S. on January 20, 2025, many of our clients and professional friend have asked us the same question: What will the second Trump administration mean for my firm?
This is the first of a series of articles about how the demand for legal services might change over the next two years.
The Antidote to Fear
In recent confidential discussions with law firm leaders around the world, the author has noticed a very interesting apprehension that seems to be emerging as they consider the business prospects for their firm in for the next two to five years.
How then, can a law firm navigate through the strategic fears about the rest of the decade -- even the rest of 2025 -- with a reasonable degree of confidence?
Have you tested your surge capacity recently?
Two reports this week suggest that a robust economic recovery could be as close as six months away.
Is your law firm ready?
How do you know for sure?
Five Asian Legal Markets to Watch: Vietnam
Vietnam will experience substantial growth in its economy and legal market in the next five years. In our view, it already is a "must be there" location for any international firm that is seriously interested in developing a Southeast Asian practice, especially law firms based in other parts of the Asia-Pacific region.
We also expect that a group of well-regarded independent Vietnamese law firms can continue to compete effectively against the local offices of foreign law firms.
This is the second of our series of briefings on high-potential legal markets in Asia for the next five years.
“What if…?” - The Need for Cautious Pessimism in Law Firm Strategic Planning
It is one thing to envision the year 2025. It is quite another to know how to get there.
We have identified several very serious crises that could arise in the next ten years and could shake the financial and organizational foundations of many law firms that are surprised by them.
Bad times? Good opportunities!
Law firms in some regions of the world are going though uncertain times.
At Walker Clark we believe that uncertain times can be the best times in which to invest some time, intellectual effort, and — yes! — even some consulting fees in getting a crystal clear understanding of two issues.
Foundations of the Modern Czech Republic
Of the emerging democracies in central and eastern Europe, the Czech Republic has one of the most developed industrialized economies.
Walker Clark senior consultant Daniel E. Miller, Ph.D., has examined the historic roots of the modern Czech economic and political environments in a concise, insightful Walker Clark Background Briefing, Foundations of the Modern Czech Republic.
It is "required reading" for any lawyer or law firm with clients in the Czech Republic.
