“When is your peak period?” I was asked.

“Whenever the client wants the deal to go fast” I replied.

The workload of corporate lawyers is not seasonal. It’s client-driven. The pace follows transaction timelines and clients’ expectations.

What looks like a quiet period can quickly turn into full momentum overnight after receiving clients’ instructions.

What we have been working on for months can come to a grinding halt when the client asks for pens down pending further instructions.

Over the years, managing unpredictability becomes more a matter of judgment – knowing what to prioritise, when to stay calm as matters accelerate, and when to slow down to get the essentials right.

For corporate lawyers, peak period is not always predictable. That’s why it’s a moving target – defined less by the calendar and more by judgment on what matters most to the transaction and the client.

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This post was first posted on LinkedIn on 30 January 2026.