And the cost?
Top talent quietly leaves.
Teams disconnect.
Culture erodes.
And performance falls short of its potential.
Trustwork Consulting is a change and transformation practice for law firms. What defines us is how we work: Alongside your leadership team, working with the human dynamics that make or break change, to turn your strategy into lasting reality.
We believe the future of law is both high-performing and deeply human.
And we’re here to help build it.
Let’s Talk
No pressure. Just a real conversation.
Whether you're exploring options, facing a concrete challenge, or just curious - We are happy to listen.
Here’s how it works:
1
Get in touch.
Use the contact form or book a free discovery call directly in my calendar.
2
Let’s talk.
In a 30-minute call, we explore your situation and what kind of support might be valuable.
3
You get a tailored proposal.
No templates. No fluff. Just an honest, clear offer based on your needs.
About Ulf Marhenke
15 years in BigLaw. Now advising those who lead it.
Ulf started his career in Big Law, advising on Corporate/M&A deals at the highest level. He knows the pace, the pressure, and the dynamics of law firms from the inside.
Today, he advises law firm leadership on the human side of transformation - working with partnership tensions, cultural patterns, and leadership dynamics that make or break change.
His approach is grounded in the INSEAD Executive Master in Change, systems-psychodynamic research, and in-depth studies with 140+ lawyers from global law firms.
Ulf combines deep legal expertise with systems thinking and executive coaching. He works with law firm leaders who want to lead differently — with clarity, courage, and care.
We help you mastering the
human side of transformation.
Transformation that sticks. Because it's Yours.
Most transformation initiatives stall. Not because of technology – but because people aren't part of the equation. Research shows that 70% of change programs fail to achieve their goals because of employee resistance and lack of management support. We underestimate that change asks people to grow—new skills, new mindsets, new ways of leading.
The obstacle is rarely the plan -
it's how people respond to change.
Services
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Executive Coaching
For lawyers who want clarity, resilience, and sustainable impact.
Law firm leadership can be lonely, fast-paced, and full of unspoken expectations. Coaching offers a confidential space to reflect, reset, and reorient.
Organisational & Cultural Development
For firms ready to evolve—not just scale.
Culture is not what’s written on the website. It’s how your people feel, act, and make decisions—especially under pressure.
We help law firms develop cultures that retain talent, foster collaboration, and support high performance.
Workshops & Offsites
For teams who need more than just another team-building day.
Workshops with Trustwork are not off-the-shelf. They’re designed for the unique dynamics of legal teams—smart, critical, and often under internal strain.