As we begin 2026, the pace of change across the legal and commercial landscape continues to accelerate.
For our clients in insurance, public sector, commercial property and corporate advisory, the themes are consistent: increasing regulatory complexity, tighter timelines, heightened scrutiny, and a growing expectation of efficiency without compromise on quality. At Holmes, we see this not simply as a challenge, but as responsibility.
Across our Insurance Litigation teams, we continue to support insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates, MGAs and self-insured entities with robust, commercially, focused defence strategies in an environment of evolving claims patterns and increased fraud awareness.
In Property and Corporate, clients are navigating interest rate pressures, funding constraints, restructuring activity and renewed transactional opportunities. They are seeing more strategic decision-making, more detailed due diligence, and greater focus on risk allocation in documentation.
Behind the scenes, 2026 is also a year of internal evolution for Holmes. Like many firms, we are investing in systems, processes and technology to ensure we remain efficient, secure and responsive. Legal services are changing.
Clients are rightly asking how firms use technology, how data is managed, and how quality and consistency are maintained. We welcome that scrutiny. Our focus remains constant: clear advice, strong advocacy, disciplined execution, and long-term relationships built on trust.
We look forward to working with you throughout 2026 and hope you find this first edition of our 2026 newsletter both practical and insightful.
Managing Partner
