Walker Clark Worldview
commentary and insights for law firm leaders
United Kingdom Watch List for 2026
UK small and midsize law firms face a 2026 that is likely to be shaped by slower domestic growth, geopolitical instability, regulatory change, and rapid technology adoption, but also by new demand for local, pragmatic legal advice.
Five developments in particular merit close attention because they will both disrupt traditional law practices and open new niches for agile community-based firms
At the Crossroads
Around the world, many first-generation law firms have reached a pivotal juncture. Their founders—now in their fifties or early sixties—are beginning to contemplate retirement and the future of the practices they built.
Without a well-informed and realistic plan, a successful legacy can quickly dissolve once the founder steps away.
