About Thomas:
Thomas leads our work on Data Protection and Privacy. Called to the Bar in 2002, he has nearly two decades of experience at the cutting edge of data protection, both domestically and internationally.
Prevention, cyber incident response and dispute resolution — with trusted technical partners when needed
Cyber risk is constantly evolving and can be financially and operationally crippling. Organisations face complex regulatory obligations, increasing dependency on IT and networks, and a growing likelihood of technology disputes when projects fail, delay, or don’t deliver expected functionality.
Weightmans helps you prevent, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents — and resolve the insurance, contractual and litigation issues that often follow. We combine specialist legal expertise with coordinated access to vetted technical and forensic partners, giving you a single, joined-up team when it matters most.
Need urgent support? We can mobilise rapid incident response and claims-ready legal guidance through a dedicated 24/7 First Notification of Loss pathway, working with trusted delivery partners where technical input is required.
What we help with
Cyber risk prevention & resilience
A strong cyber programme needs a holistic approach — not just tools, but strategy, education, governance, risk profiling and reputation management. We help you assess exposure, strengthen controls, and build incident readiness.
Support includes:
- Cyber risk assessment, policies and processes fit for purpose, crisis planning, and data protection alignment
- Consultancy and training covering cyber threats, risk profile, data protection, information security and regulatory issues
- Ongoing updates on legislative and regulatory developments
Incident response & regulatory support
When you’re hit by a breach, speed and coordination are critical. We provide rapid legal and crisis management support, and — where technical expertise is required — mobilise specialist partners in areas such as forensics, restoration and communications.
Response services can include:
- A dedicated 24/7 FNOL route and swift escalation to incident response
- Partner-led technical support (IT forensics, data restoration/reconstruction), coordinated and overseen by our legal team
- Support with business interruption analysis, PR, and credit monitoring through trusted partners
- Managing and responding to regulatory investigations and associated legal strategy
Cyber claims, recoveries & enforcement
We help corporates, insurers and their insureds navigate the legal and commercial consequences of incidents — including disputes and recovery actions.
We can support with:
- Defences, financial recoveries, injunctions, data/asset recovery and private prosecutions (where appropriate)
- Practical, claims-focused advice across first- and third-party exposures and cyber programme development
IT and technology disputes
Beyond cyber incidents, IT disputes continue to rise, often involving disagreement about scope, functionality, delivery delays, or project failure. We advise across the full dispute lifecycle, aligned to commercial objectives.
Our support includes:
- Contract interpretation and “project salvage” strategy, including urgent interim remedies where needed
- Advising on termination rights, exit strategies and re-procurement
- Helping identify and appoint suitably qualified independent technical experts (where expert evidence is needed)
Why Weightmans
- Deep experience advising corporate and insurer clients on asset protection and data security
- A joined-up service that spans prevention, response, claims and disputes
- Connected into the wider cyber ecosystem — including involvement with the Malvern Cyber Security Cluster
- Proven, responsive support recognised in independent legal directories (as referenced on the service pages)
Who we work with
- Insurers and brokers developing and operating cyber programmes, including policy wording support and review
- Organisations across sectors managing cyber incidents, regulatory scrutiny and technology disputes
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Accolades
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Weightmans provides market-leading advice and guidance. Despite its considerable resource and in-depth knowledge, the firm remains approachable and its responsiveness is market leading. Weightmans has a team of excellent lawyers who have a thorough grasp of legal and factual issues. They are commercially minded, pragmatic, intelligent negotiators and a delight to work with. Weightmans displays outstanding preparation, unparalleled knowledge and exceptional client care. It is excellent at all levels and its attention to detail is second to none. The firm is exceptional. What sets the firm's claims team apart is its down-to-earth approach and clear explanations. The team demonstrates a high level of competence and its service levels and responsiveness are excellent. Weightmans is extremely well organised and able to handle complex and sophisticated matters very strongly. The service provided to each client in each case is gold standard.
Chambers and Partners, 2026 -
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. They 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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
The solicitors at Weightmans are intelligent and hard-working, both at partner level and at the more junior level. They are knowledgeable, with an ability to grasp the issues as well as negotiating skills and approachability.
Chambers & Partners 2026 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans is a firm than understands the needs of my business and offers an almost bespoke service.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans are a formidable defendant firm, with heavy-hitting partners and associates.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans are prompt and efficient whilst also being extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Weightmans treat clients respectfully and explain claims procedures and prospects clearly.
Legal 500 2025 -
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.
Legal 500 2025 -
Weightmans have a good balance of skillsets and they work collaboratively on legal matters.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans have a very strong knowledge of the sector and offer practical advice. They are proactive, available and always on hand.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans has the ability to analyse and advise on very complex matters when there is immense pressure on all parties.
Chambers 2025 -
The team is always very professional and balanced in their approach.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans' lawyers are always prompt and efficient, while remaining extremely knowledgeable and supportive.
Chambers 2025 -
Weightmans is consistently outstanding; a more capable and talented team would be hard to find.
Chambers 2025 -
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.
Chambers 2025
