In this latest thought leadership post from SuperTech CEO Hilary Smyth Allen, read as AI reshapes entry-level work in professional and financial services, an important issue everyone is grappling with: how will organisations develop the future leaders who traditionally built their expertise through these roles? An insightful exploration fuelled by our senior leadership network.

The West Midlands’ “London problem” has shifted from talent leaving the region to value being captured elsewhere. Hybrid working now allows regional professionals to stay local while working for London firms, weakening local networks and economic impact. It also warns that rapid AI adoption is creating new data dependency on US-owned platforms, raising questions for professional and financial services firms around sovereignty, competitiveness and regional growth.

Emerging technologies, shifting client demands, and complex legal landscapes are reshaping how law firms and in-house legal teams operate. While the promise of innovation is immense, the journey to achieving it is not without its challenges.