Consider IT IT & Cyber Security for Scotland’s Law Firms

Law firms hold some of the most sensitive data there is — and that makes you a target. Consider IT helps Scottish legal practices protect client confidentiality, meet their regulatory obligations, and keep fee-earners working without interruption. We’re Edinburgh-based, Law Society of Scotland connected, and trusted by firms across the country.

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Scottish law firms are being targeted right now. We know, because we’ve been the team on the phone when it happens. Ransomware can lock a firm out of every file and every email in hours. A single compromised mailbox can expose client money and confidential matters. And beyond the attack itself come the obligations: notifying the ICO and the Law Society of Scotland, informing affected clients, and demonstrating that you took reasonable care.

You don’t need to be told it’s serious. You need a partner who can both reduce the chance of it happening and put you back together if it does.

• Managed IT support - Responsive, proactive support for your whole team, so technology helps fee-earners bill rather than getting in their way.
  

• Cyber security & Cyber Essentials - Layered protection: firewalls, encryption, monitoring, and staff training - plus certification to recognised standards that evidences your due diligence. We’re CREST, IASME and ISO 27001 certified.
  

• Compliance & data protection - Systems designed around GDPR and your professional obligations, with the right data handling, storage and reporting built in.
  

• Legal application support - We work directly with your practice management and case software providers (such as LawWare) so updates, integration and support are handled without disrupting your matters.
  

• Incident response & recovery - If the worst happens, we contain the breach, recover your data, rebuild securely, and help you meet your reporting obligations. Fast.
  

• Secure remote & hybrid working - Encrypted access and collaboration tools so your team can work securely from anywhere, on any matter.

A 45-person firm working across Hamilton, Edinburgh and Madrid, Scullion Law came to us locked out of their systems after a Russian ransomware attack. We contained the breach, recovered data thought to be lost, migrated them securely to Microsoft 365, redeployed every device, restored their LawWare platform - and had them operational again within a weekend. They later achieved Cyber Essentials certification and now trust us as their long-term managed IT and security partner.

“They were very professional, didn’t speak to us in techy jargon we couldn’t understand, and the service was worth every penny. I can sleep at night knowing our systems are secure.” Nicholas Scullion, Managing Director, Scullion Law

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Boyd Legal, an Edinburgh-based law firm, came to Consider IT with systems in disarray and little trust in their previous IT support. Following a full network review and tailored cyber security solutions, Consider IT became a long-standing, integral part of the firm's daily operations, delivering proactive support, robust protection for sensitive legal data, and the confidence that issues are resolved before they arise. Years on, the partnership continues to keep Boyd Legal secure, productive, and focused on their clients.

“We have worked with Consider IT for so many years, they are an integral part of the day-to-day operations of our business..” Beccy Duncan, IT Director, Boyd Legal

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• CREST Accredited Provider

• UK Cyber Security Council Member

• NCSC Assured Provider

• Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland Cyber Security Network Provider

• Cyber Essentials Plus

• IASME Certification Body

• ISO 27001

• ISO 9001

• ISO 22301

• ISO 20000-1

• ISO 14001

• B Corp

• Law Society of Scotland Approved Supplier