Blog - February 2026

  • AI in legal: why human skills are still paramount

    Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 by Peter Page

    Despite the rhetoric that AI is quickly reshaping how businesses operate, and a mounting pressure on them to integrate it into their workstreams, our close partnerships with law firms around the world tell a more measured story. We’re witnessing a growing curiosity around the possibilities of AI, but it’s clear from our conversations with clients – including UK, U.S. and International firms –that ...

  • Everyday actions that create equity for female talent

    Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Andrea Prendergast

    Working with female candidates from entry to exec level has given me a unique perspective on the challenges women face throughout. Although they come up against the same issues across the career spectrum, they tend to feel them differently depending on their role and seniority. Where junior candidates are aware of workplace inequality and clear on their desire for it to change, those in ...

  • How U.S. firms are restructuring leadership to empower London & EMEA growth

    Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Andrea Prendergast

    In all my years leading Executive Search, the past few have certainly been the most transformative for leadership roles in the sector. U.S. law firms are reimagining their organisational structures to support regional expansion, placing Chief Operations Officers (COO) and C-suite hires in London and EMEA to drive local strategy. We’re seeing an emerging trend for commercially-minded execs to come ...