Law firms hold the most sensitive combination of assets a criminal could want: client money, confidential data, intellectual property, and privileged communications. The threat is not theoretical — it is happening now.
Understanding the specific threats facing UK law firms in 2024 and beyond.
Average ransomware recovery cost for UK law firms, excluding reputational damage and client loss.
Cyber attacks on UK law firms surged 77% in 2024. Law firms are prime targets due to sensitive client data and high-value transactions.
91% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email. Fee earners are the primary target due to their access to client funds and data.
Over £100M lost to conveyancing fraud annually in the UK. Cyber criminals intercept email chains to redirect client funds.
The regulatory environment for law firm cybersecurity has fundamentally changed. Multiple overlapping frameworks now require demonstrable security controls — and the penalties for non-compliance are severe.
Enterprise and corporate clients are increasingly requiring law firms to demonstrate robust cybersecurity before awarding work.
Our Microsoft-funded security assessment identifies your vulnerabilities, ensures compliance, and positions your firm to win enterprise clients.