Re-tuning your Firm – 31 July 2026

Join us for the 115th episode of the ‘Re-tuning your Firm’ live show on Friday, 31 July 2026, at 9am. The show remains open to all at no cost.

In this session, Richard Chaplin, Founder and Chief Executive of the Managing Partners’ Forum, will host a discussion on the latest trends and priorities shaping the professional services sector. The agenda includes a political update from John Rowland of H/Advisors, findings from The Digital Risk Index 2026: Legal Sector Report presented by Carl Hewitt and Becky Willis, and the announcement of the Top 100 UK law firms and Top 50 US law firms operating in the UK Awards, sponsored by Williams Lea and presented by Adeel Hussaini, Business Development Director at Williams Lea.

This 45-minute webinar provides a valuable platform for leadership teams to stay informed about emerging issues, strategic challenges, and sector-wide developments. It will also explore how firms can strengthen buyer confidence through their digital presence while recognising those leading the profession in online content quality.

Agenda for the session on Friday, 31 July 2026

09.00 – Introductions from host:
Richard Chaplin, Founder & Chief Executive, Managing Partners’ Forum.

09.05 – Political update:
John Rowland, CEO at H/Advisors, shares insight into the political and policy developments affecting professional services firms.

09.15 – Featured survey:
The Digital Risk Index 2026: Legal Sector Report. Carl Hewitt and Becky Willis present findings on how rapid technology adoption is creating new vulnerabilities for law firms, and why a firm’s digital presence is becoming a critical proof point for building buyer confidence.

09.30 – Awards announcement and panel discussion:
Adeel Hussaini, Business Development Director at Williams Lea, announces the winners of the Top 100 UK law firms and Top 50 US law firms operating in the UK Awards, sponsored by Williams Lea. Richard Chaplin, John Rowland, Carl Hewitt and Becky Willis then discuss the emerging challenges and strategic priorities shaping leadership teams across the profession.

09.45 – Close