The document discusses trends in the changing UK legal market. Major law firms are increasingly opening offices in cities outside of London like Birmingham and Bristol to take advantage of lower costs. Brexit may lead to short term stability for regional law firms but longer term effects are unclear. The number of global law firm mergers has increased as clients demand international capabilities. Law firms are also making greater use of temporary solicitors to flexibly meet changing work demands. Overall, the legal sector is undergoing unprecedented change in response to mergers, Brexit, and competition.