In Focus | Industry Insights Newsletter | Mar 2026

Innovation, regulation, evolution…

The relationship between law and technology is taking on surprising new dimensions.

Widespread adoption of AI is driving legislative changes and impacting client expectations in multiple markets – we highlight Germany and the Gulfin this issue.

It also works in reverse: regulation influences technology and industry. Argentina’s new oil and gas boomis a direct result of a policy reversal. It’s now making major new demands on legal professionals.

You’ll find more factors shaping today’s legal landscape in the Global Guide Launch 2026. And as always, do connect with our teams at upcoming events.

I hope you enjoy this edition,

Lisa Hart Shepherd

Chief Product and Innovation Officer, Chambers and Partners

Newsroom

All change in Argentina

Firms face a flood of new deals and complex mandates as Argentina untaps oil and gas.

New AI hub emerges

AI adoption in the UAE and Saudi Arabia is accelerating. What does this mean for lawyers?

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In Brief

Secrets of success

An inspiring story from one of the first women-owned boutique firms in their region.

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Germany’s dynamic legal scene

From energy transition to restructuring and more: read all about it in our new market trends guide.

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In Depth

Global legal industry 2026: Key markets to watch

Today’s dynamic global environment is delivering both complexity and opportunity for legal practitioners and their clients. Where are the hotspots where change is galloping ahead?

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