• Client Confidentiality Breach Response - Comprehensive support for breaches involving privileged legal communications and sensitive client information.
• SRA Regulatory Defence - Expert assistance with Solicitors Regulation Authority investigations, compliance support, and regulatory fine coverage.
• Professional Indemnity Integration - Seamless coordination with your PI insurance to cover cyber-related professional negligence claims.
• Case Management System Protection - Coverage for disruption to case management software, document management systems, and legal research platforms.
• Client Account Security - Protection against fraudulent transfers from client accounts and cyber-enabled financial crime.

• Spear phishing targeting fee earners and partners
• Business email compromise and conveyancing fraud
• Ransomware attacks encrypting case files and client data
• Insider threats from employees or contractors
• Supply chain attacks via third-party legal tech providers
• Client account mandate fraud
• Unauthorised access to privileged communications
• Data exfiltration for corporate espionage

• Data Breach Response - Forensic investigation, notification costs, credit monitoring for affected clients, and PR crisis management.
• Business Interruption - Lost fee income and ongoing expenses when cyber incidents disrupt your practice operations.
• Cyber Extortion - Ransom negotiation, payment, and recovery costs following ransomware or extortion threats.
• Data Recovery - Costs to restore case files, client records, and legal documents from backups or reconstruction.
• System Restoration - IT forensics, malware removal, and system rebuilding expenses.
• Legal and Expert Costs - Specialist legal advice, cyber security consultants, and incident response teams.

Situation: A small high street law firm's email system was compromised. Criminals intercepted conveyancing correspondence and sent fraudulent bank details to a client purchasing a property. The client transferred £285,000 to the fraudulent account.

Impact: The client sued the firm for negligence. SRA investigation followed. Potential losses exceeded £400,000 including the stolen funds, legal defence costs, and regulatory fines.

Resolution: Cyber insurance covered the fraudulent transfer loss, legal defence costs, SRA investigation support, and crisis management. The firm avoided closure and maintained client relationships.

Situation: A family law practice experienced a data breach when an employee's laptop was stolen from their car. The laptop contained unencrypted client files including sensitive divorce proceedings and child custody cases affecting 1,200 clients.

Impact: Mandatory breach notification to ICO and all affected clients. Potential regulatory fines up to £250,000. Multiple client complaints and potential claims.

Resolution: Cyber insurance covered notification costs, credit monitoring services, ICO investigation defence, PR support, and legal advice. The firm avoided significant fines and maintained most client relationships.

• Forensic investigation: £10,000 - £75,000
• Legal advice and representation: £15,000 - £150,000
• Client notification: £5,000 - £50,000
• Credit monitoring services: £10 - £30 per affected client
• Ransom payments: £20,000 - £500,000+
• System restoration: £15,000 - £100,000
• Data recovery: £10,000 - £80,000
• PR and crisis management: £10,000 - £50,000

• Duty to protect client confidentiality and information security (SRA Principles)
• Requirement to maintain adequate insurance arrangements
• Obligation to report serious data breaches to the SRA
• Duty to maintain proper governance and risk management
• Requirement to protect client money and assets
• Obligation to maintain business continuity arrangements
• Duty to supervise staff and third-party service providers
• Requirement to comply with GDPR and data protection laws

• Implement multi-factor authentication for all systems
• Encrypt all client data at rest and in transit
• Deploy advanced email security and anti-phishing tools
• Maintain regular automated backups with offline copies
• Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) software
• Implement network segmentation and access controls
• Deploy firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Keep all software and systems patched and updated
• Use secure case management and document management systems
• Implement secure remote access solutions

Recommended Coverage:

• Cyber liability: £250,000 - £1,000,000
• Data breach response: £100,000 - £250,000
• Business interruption: £50,000 - £150,000
• Cyber extortion: £100,000 - £250,000
• Regulatory defence: £50,000 - £100,000
• 24/7 incident response hotline
• Annual security assessment

Recommended Coverage:

• Cyber liability: £3,000,000 - £5,000,000
• Data breach response: £500,000 - £1,000,000
• Business interruption: £500,000 - £1,000,000
• Cyber extortion: £1,000,000 - £2,000,000
• Regulatory defence: £250,000 - £500,000
• Dedicated cyber risk consultant
• Continuous monitoring and threat intelligence
• Comprehensive staff training programme

• Payment redirection fraud and mandate fraud
• Email interception during property transactions
• Client account compromise
• Title deed and land registry document fraud
• High-value transaction targeting by criminals
• Chain collapse due to cyber incidents

• Mergers and acquisitions confidential information
• Corporate espionage and competitor targeting
• Intellectual property theft
• Contract and negotiation data breaches
• Due diligence document security
• High-value transaction fraud

• Client-lawyer privilege protection
• Sensitive case file security
• Witness and informant protection
• Police disclosure document security
• Legal aid and funding information
• Court bundle and evidence management

• Legal Sector Expertise - We understand the unique cyber risks facing solicitors and law firms, with specialist knowledge of SRA requirements and legal sector compliance.
• Rapid Incident Response - 24/7 access to cyber security experts and legal specialists who understand the urgency of law firm cyber incidents.
• SRA-Aware Support - Our team understands SRA reporting obligations and can guide you through regulatory requirements following an incident.
• Professional Indemnity Integration - Seamless coordination with your PI insurance to ensure comprehensive protection without coverage gaps.
• Competitive Premiums - Affordable rates for law firms of all sizes without compromising on coverage quality or support services.
• Tailored Coverage - Policies customised to your practice areas, firm size, and specific risk profile.

• 1. Contact Us - Call 0330 127 2333 or request a quote online with details about your firm size, practice areas, and current security measures.
• 2. Risk Assessment - We'll conduct a comprehensive cyber risk assessment tailored to your legal practice and identify your specific vulnerabilities.
• 3. Tailored Quote - Receive a detailed quote with coverage options specifically designed for your firm's needs and risk profile.
• 4. Policy Customisation - Work with our specialists to adjust coverage limits, add optional protections, and ensure comprehensive coverage.
• 5. Immediate Coverage - Once purchased, your policy activates immediately, providing instant protection and access to incident response services.