Briefing LIVE 2026

Briefing LIVE brings together key business decision-makers in law firms to debate and discuss the strategic issues that impact the way firms operate on a day-to-day basis. In a uniquely collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment, attendees and partners explore ways to overcome the roadblocks they all face, and unearth new methods of addressing challenges.

KEY THEMES AND TOPICS FOR 2026:

• Driving profitability: Economic instability and competitive pressure means firms must accelerate efforts to tighten up WIP, reduce lock-up and find new ways to maintain profitability – all while responding to shifting pricing expectations and AI investment.
• Accelerating digital and business transformation:  Unpicking how law firms are determining the right level of tech investment, integrating systems and workflows, and how they are harnessing automation to improve agility.
• Harnessing genAI for strategic advantage: AI sits at the centre of operational, pricing, and client-service innovation. How should law firms address adoption challenges, data readiness and client expectations around AI  while managing associated risks?
• Unpicking value – what do clients REALLY need from their law firms: It’s an increasingly important differentiator, but what does delivering value really mean? What is the recipe to deliver more than just legal advice which could help drive closer collaboration between law firms and their client?  
• Transforming Talent, Skills, and Workforce Models
  AI and hybrid working are re-shaping law firms at pace. What skill sets will both future lawyers AND business support functions need? How are firms approaching upskilling the multi-generational workforce to foster collaboration, flexibility, and productivity.
• The evolving risk landscape: From a surge in sophisticated cyber-attacks and the complexities of rapid AI adoption to mounting economic pressure, shifting client expectations, geopolitical uncertainty and rising people-risk, how are law firms navigating the increasingly complex risk landscape?