Client privilege. SRA obligations. Professional indemnity. Law firms hold some of the most sensitive data in any sector — and threat actors know it.
Law firms are high-value ransomware targets because they hold concentrated stores of sensitive, privileged information across multiple clients. A single breach can expose confidential M&A deals, litigation strategy, personal injury records, conveyancing data, and client financial information.
Threat actors also understand that law firms face reputational pressure that makes them more likely to pay — client trust is the foundation of legal practice, and a public data breach can be existential.
In 2025–2026, several UK law firms have been targeted by ransomware groups including ALPHV/BlackCat, Play, and Akira. The SRA has issued specific guidance on ransomware reporting obligations, and professional indemnity insurers are increasingly scrutinising firms' cyber resilience.
Structured negotiation with sanctions screening — critical for SRA-regulated firms.
Learn more →Forensic investigation with privilege-aware evidence handling and chain of custody.
Learn more →Pre-arranged response for firms that cannot afford delays during an incident.
Learn more →We treat all client data as potentially privileged and maintain strict evidence handling protocols. Our forensic processes are designed to preserve privilege, and we work with your firm's supervisory partner to ensure compliance with privilege obligations throughout.
The SRA expects prompt notification of material cyber incidents. We help you assess whether notification is required and prepare the documentation. Early, proactive notification is almost always better received than delayed disclosure.
Yes. We regularly work with PI insurers and understand their requirements. We can provide documentation in formats suitable for claims notification and coordinate directly with insurer-appointed representatives.