Market trends for 2026 — with Willkie

Tuesday 30 September, 2pm to 4pm, taking place virtually


Join us on the afternoon of Tuesday 30 September for a commercial awareness-themed virtual event with the London office of elite US law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher.

The session will explore the macro-economic trends driving the world economy – from inflationary pressures and regulatory reform to geopolitical tensions and rapid technological advancements. Discover the key areas impacting businesses and how a leading international law firm like Willkie responds to these client challenges. Additionally, deepen your understanding of how law firms as businesses themselves operate in this challenging landscape, including how they are approaching the year ahead.

Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Location: Virtual event
Level: Students, Graduates

A panel of leading lawyers from across Willkie’s core transactional and contentious practice areas will lead the discussion, chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist.

The speakers will also give insights into their career journeys to date and offer advice for students hoping to follow a similar path.

After the panel discussion there will be virtual networking with Willkie’s graduate recruitment team, trainees and lawyers from the firm’s core deals and disputes practice area groupings.

Apply to attend. You’ll be asked to submit two questions for the firm.