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
How can a small law firm keep up with AI?
Over the next three years, the biggest AI issues for small law firms are no longer abstract “future of law” questions, but very practical choices about tools, pricing, training, and risk. The firms that will do best will treat AI as a managed change program—iterating quickly to keep up with new capabilities, while putting simple but firm guardrails around security, ethics, and quality.
Southeastern Europe Watch List for 2026
Law firms across Southeastern Europe enter 2026 facing a mix of opportunity and risk shaped by EU enlargement dynamics, regional investment flows, and shifting energy and security architectures. Five developments stand out as especially important for law firms in the region to monitor closely in 2026.
