In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Sarah Walton, Managing Partner of Weightmans LLP, one of the UK’s leading national law firms. With 1,700 colleagues across ten offices, Weightmans is on a journey from a UK Top 50 to a Top 30 firm—driven by its purpose to “see the possibility—for our clients and our colleagues.”

Sarah shares how she’s leading the firm through growth, innovation, and cultural change while keeping people and purpose at the heart of every decision. For example, they cover the launch of CyExcel, an innovative US-based cyber services business, and Weightmans’ embrace of AI and generative technologies. She discusses how Weightmans is evolving to meet client demand, expand internationally, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing legal landscape.

In their conversation, they explore:
• How “see the possibility” became the firm’s purpose and a guiding lens for strategy.
• Why culture and collaboration sit at the centre of Weightmans’ success.
• How they are using technology and AI to drive both internal efficiency and client innovation.
• The importance of strong leadership teams and long-term succession planning.
• What it means to lead with integrity, trust, and curiosity in today’s profession.

Weightmans’ website: https://www.weightmans.com/

Belden is the founder and Managing Director of MenKus & Associates, a consulting and CEO advisory firm that helps leaders fully activate their organisation’s potential to succeed. MenKus and Associates helps top teams develop purposeful strategies and then turn their intentions into action and results. Their approach is to be a strategic catalyst and thought partner, creating alignment, clarity and action.

Menkus & Associates website: https://www.menkus.com/