It’s no surprise the legal sector has entered unprecedented times. Most industries are navigating the effects of rapid forced changes caused by the pandemic. What sets the legal sector apart is the major shifts law firms have experienced over the last 12 months which have been predicted by experts for over a decade. The pandemic served as a catalyst to accelerate those trends ahead at lightning speed.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Legal Sector practice focuses specifically on analyzing legal sector data and translating it into actionable intelligence and insights law firms can utilize to implement in their workplace and real estate strategy. Below is a summary overview of our findings related to the following themes found in our 2021 Legal Sector Bright Insights report:

  • Where Is The Legal Sector Today
  • Where Are Law Firms Headed
  • What Does The Future Law Firm Workplace Look Like

Where Is the Legal Sector Today?