How do you lead a high-performing law firm to grow, evolve, and still stay grounded in its purpose? Sarah Walton, Managing Partner of Weightmans LLP, shares how she’s guiding one of the UK’s leading national law firms through a period of transformation—anchored by its purpose to “see the possibility—for our clients and our colleagues.”
Under Sarah’s leadership, Weightmans has set its sights on becoming a Top 30 firm. Its strategic priorities—culture and people, brand and market positioning, technology, and operational excellence—reflect a vision of growth that aligns empowering people and clients with achieving strong performance. From launching CyExcel, an innovative cyber-services business in the US, to exploring new international opportunities driven by client demand, Weightmans is comfortable doing things differently.
In this conversation, Sarah reflects on what it means to lead with purpose in a fast-changing profession—embracing AI and innovation to create value for clients, nurturing a culture of collaboration and trust, and ensuring the firm’s long-term succession. Her message is clear: in today’s legal landscape, success depends on curiosity, courage, and always seeing the possibility.
Weightmans: https://www.weightmans.com/
Supported by Norman Broadbent: https://www.normanbroadbent.com/
Denise Massey