Market trends for 2026

With Willkie

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 what are the key areas impacting businesses and how a leading international law firm like Wilkie 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.

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.

The speakers

Boris Bronfentrinker, partner in competition litigation
Komal Raina, partner in finance
Will Buchanan, partner in private equity
Mélina Combeau, associate in asset management

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.

This event is now fully booked.

  • Tue 30 Sep 2025 2pm to 4pm
  • In partnership with Willkie Farr & Gallagher
  • Hosted by Legal Cheek
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Theme Careers, Commercial Awareness
  • Level Students, Graduates