In April 2025, Work Transformers partnered with Woodalls to deliver an exclusive seminar at The Shard for senior leaders in the legal sector. The session gathered around 30 heads of real estate from top legal organisations, including members of the Magic Circle, to discuss how workplace strategy is evolving for one of the most demanding and tradition-driven industries.
The seminar explored the unique challenges law firms face in balancing confidentiality, client service, and talent demands, while adapting to hybrid working and increasing ESG expectations. It was a candid, sector-specific discussion on how workplace strategies can be reshaped to serve both the business and its people.
What the session explored
- How hybrid work models are reshaping expectations in the legal sector
- The tension between tradition, prestige, and the need for modernisation
- Embedding ESG, DEI, and well-being into highly client-facing workplaces
- The role of technology in enhancing productivity and confidentiality
- Strategic lessons from law firms adapting at pace
Highlights from the discussion
- Senior leaders shared first-hand insights on managing global legal portfolios
- A rare sector-focused debate on balancing cost, culture, and compliance
- Practical takeaways on how to pilot change in high-stakes environments
Event details
- Event: The Future of Workplaces in the Legal Sector
- Location: The Shard, London
- Date: April 2025
- Session Lead: Sam Sahni, Founder, Work Transformers
- Partner: Woodalls
Impact
The Shard seminar highlighted that while law firms face unique pressures, they share the same imperative as all sectors: to create workplaces that attract talent, support performance, and demonstrate long-term value. For Work Transformers, the event reinforced our role as a bridge between strategy, design, and leadership in sectors where precision and trust are non-negotiable.
