Technology and cyber
Get expert advice on preventing and mitigating cyber attacks
Cyber risks are numerous and constantly evolving. Where assets are concerned, complex regulatory obligations are never too far away. An extensive array of first and third party exposures arise and all have the potential to be financially crippling. Our experienced technology and cyber solicitors can guide you through this complex area.
We have advised corporate and insurer clients on asset protection and data security — the core of cyber risk — for many years. We are now working with several insurers on the development of their cyber programmes. We are also the only law firm to be invited to work with the Malvern Cyber Security Cluster, the founder and leading cluster of the UK Cyber Security Forum. We believe that an effective cyber programme necessitates a holistic approach. Corporate strategy, policy, reputation, continuous education, governance, risk profiling and management are essential components of an authentic offering. The importance of good cyber hygiene is paramount. We can deliver cyber consultancy, react swiftly to data breaches and handle cyber claims seamlessly.
We can assist you and your customers by providing:
- Consultancy and training on cyber threats, risk profile, data protection, information security, policy coverage regulatory issues and more
- A dedicated 24/7 FNOL
- Rapid incident response with trusted delivery partners specialising in
- IT forensics, data restoration and reconstruction; business interruption analysis, PR and credit monitoring
- Advice on policy wordings and a regular review programme to ensure those wordings evolve in line with the global cyber threat profile
- The provisions of a variety of legal services including:
- Managing regulatory investigations
- Defences
- Financial recoveries
- Private prosecutions
- Data and asset recovery
- Injunctions
- Cyber education roadshows to you and your customers
- Updates on changes in UK and EU legislation and regulatory risk.
Work examples
- Acting for insurers at Lloyd’s on data and information requirements for outsourcing to China
- Assisting a major insurer in the investigation of a data breach, liaising on their behalf with regulators and working with them to rectify the breach
- Advising international legislative and insurance industry bodies on a variety of data and information security issues
- Advising on the drafting of software development agreements, website terms of use, website acceptable use policies, privacy and cookie policies, including advice on the data information security issues of these arrangements
- Drafting a license agreement for a health company together with advice on the provision of data and information security as well as UK regulation.
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Accolades
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Weightmans offers an established and market-leading national public sector team with real strength in depth. It acts for more than 250 local authorities as well as emergency services and all public sector insurers. It has an acute understanding of the full breadth of their client's legal needs. .hey are reputationally astute and are always mindful of the need to protect the public purse. Weightmans continues to be a leading light in the development of public sector jurisprudence.
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Weightmans are an all-round great firm, they are very friendly, professional, and have a wealth of knowledge. We use them for a variety of casualty claims and always receive exceptional service.
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They have a wealth of knowledge of the legal system as well as our own business history which can be considerably complicated. We have an excellent working relationship and communicate regularly to ensure all strategies are understood and agreed.
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A firm with national coverage with a very strong presence in London. Attention to detail combined with a calm manner when dealing with challenging matters is the hallmark of this firm.
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The team at Weightmans are extremely experienced, have brilliant relationships with the Trusts and NHSR and are very efficient. Always a pleasure to be instructed by solicitors at the top of their game. .onia Morgan and Rosalind Bird are standout individuals. Both are very thoughtful and analytical in terms of the law and medicine but combine that with an appreciation of the practicalities of clinical negligence litigation.
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This is a great team undertaking high-quality defendant work. It is noteworthy that they have been engaged for the most challenging of claims against the NHS involving complex and technically difficult matters. They are hardworking, efficient and clear thinking.
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Weightmans is a firm than understands the needs of my business and offers an almost bespoke service.
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They are very strong all round outfit with strength in depth across all areas. Very much a one stop shop for serious injury matters of all types.
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They are very approachable, knowledgeable and I feel one of the best defendant insurance firms in the market. They are willing to go the extra mile in terms of service and added value.
Legal 500 2025 -
I have worked with Weightmans for many years. They quickly familiarised themselves with our business and seamlessly adapted their services to suit our needs. On an individual or team level, we have enjoyed a friendly, efficient and competitive service based on a considerable breadth of knowledge and experience. Clients requiring front-line legal claims services and complementary management support will find that Weightmans will enhance their business.
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The Weightmans team are a real heavy-weight in the defendant clinical negligence market. All of the individuals there are impressive litigators. I am always amazed at how well they prepare cases.
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They really stand out for their quality of work. .They are true experts in Defendant clinical negligence work with experience across the full spectrum of such cases.
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Weightmans are a formidable defendant firm, with heavy-hitting partners and associates.
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Weightmans are an excellent choice for Defendants in a crowded market place. They remain on top of new developments in order to ensure high quality service and great value for clients. They seem to have an uncanny ability to produce lawyers who are calm under pressure and skilled in making the complex look straightforward.
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Weightmans' team is top-notch, right down to the most junior members. I always have full confidence that the cases are prepared to a high standard and their lawyers are over all relevant detail.
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Weightmans are prompt and efficient whilst also being extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Weightmans treat clients respectfully and explain claims procedures and prospects clearly.
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There is a great depth of knowledge and ability. Attention to detail is very important and a close eye is kept by Weightmans on tactics and legal timescales. All staff are highly competent and personable. I can trust them to get on with the management of a claim without worrying.
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Weightmans have a good balance of skillsets and they work collaboratively on legal matters.
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Weightmans have a very strong knowledge of the sector and offer practical advice. They are proactive, available and always on hand.
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Weightmans has the ability to analyse and advise on very complex matters when there is immense pressure on all parties.
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The team is always very professional and balanced in their approach.
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Weightmans' lawyers are always prompt and efficient, while remaining extremely knowledgeable and supportive.
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Weightmans is consistently outstanding; a more capable and talented team would be hard to find.
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Weightmans has a wealth of talented legal staff who collectively can represent clients across all manner of legal issues, while paying close attention to deadlines, costs and claim outcomes.
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