The Alternative Legal IT Conference
17-18 September 2024
Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire
Don’t wait for the breach to teach
We’re thrilled to be exhibiting and speaking at The Alternative Legal IT Conference in September! The event is curated exclusively for CTOs, CIOs, IT Directors and Head of Digital Technology working in the UK’s mid-market law firms.
The Conference offers a carefully crafted programme with great content and many chances to network and socialise. You’ll get to meet your peers in Legal IT, spend quality time chatting with them, and leave with new insights and meaningful connections.
The agenda is thoughtfully researched and put together by tech and legal leaders like yourself! It’s all about giving you a clear roadmap for your firm’s future tech stack, sustainability and profitability.
Cloud Direct at The Alternative Legal IT
Law firms are a particular target for cybercriminals and cyberattacks because of the nature of the sector. They handle vast amounts of sensitive data and confidential information. Time and time again, we see law firms under attack on the news, but it doesn’t have to be this way. A recent report from Chaucer Group found that nearly three-quarters of the UK’s top 100 law firms have been affected by cyberattacks, with incidents rising from 166 in 2022 to 226 in 2023.
Data breaches can have severe impacts, including financial loss, the tarnishing or loss of reputation, and the inevitably of lengthy, convoluted legal processes, so addressing the root of the problem, before it becomes a problem in the first place, is critical – and that’s where we come in. Grab a drink, sit down with our experts and together we can explore your challenges and figure out how Microsoft can help improve your security!
Ask The Expert Session
Join us at 14:40 as we explore why cybersecurity is not an option for legal firms: it’s a necessity
In an era where data breaches are not just a threat but a reality, we will explore why robust cybersecurity measures are not optional but essential for the legal industry.
Our expert speaker will guide Chief Information Security Officers through practical approaches to fortify their data security using the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Azure. Discover actionable strategies to safeguard sensitive legal data and ensure compliance with stringent regulations, positioning your firm at the forefront of cybersecurity excellence.
This session is a must-attend for legal professionals who recognise that in the digital age, a strong cybersecurity framework is not just about protection—it’s a fundamental client expectation.
Richard Cheney, Azure Practice Lead, Cloud Direct
Here's how we've helped the legal sector
Optimising Azure to underpin scalable growth
Mishcon de Reya was looking to maximise their Azure investment. We optimised their environment in line with the Well-Architected Framework for cost, security and performance, alongside deploying a Landing Zone. Our managed service provides ongoing Azure optimisations, which gives them the confidence to launch ambitious plans for market innovation.
Migrating applications to the cloud
Blackstone Chambers was looking to securely migrate their infrastructure to the cloud and optimise their business-critical applications. When helping Blackstone Chambers with their migration, we ensured they were fully aligned to the Well-Architected Framework to ensure the appropriate security policies and legal compliance standards were built-into the migration design.
Enabling hybrid work
Hill Dickinson has a five-year IT strategy; as part of that, they were looking to migrate to Azure. Hill Dickinson’s migration to Azure is intended to reduce the level of on-prem investment, and ongoing low-level maintenance and increase agility, allowing the IT team more time to focus on customer priorities.
Meet the team
Richard Cheney
Azure Practice Lead, Cloud Direct
Ed Wilton
Jake Notice
Cloud Expert, Cloud Direct
Location
Join us at Wyboston Lakes Resort
Wyboston Lakes Resort,
Great N Rd,
Wyboston
MK44 3AL
Please visit their website for more information on getting to the venue.
