Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is no longer solely a technical concern. As businesses become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, interconnected systems and data, cyber threats present significant legal, financial and operational risks. A security incident can disrupt operations, compromise confidential information, expose businesses to regulatory scrutiny and damage relationships with customers and commercial partners.

We advise businesses, technology providers and organisations on the legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity, helping them understand their obligations, manage exposure and establish appropriate protections. Our work encompasses cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, contractual risk allocation and the legal consequences of cyber incidents, drawing on our experience in technology, data protection, commercial contracts and dispute resolution.

Cybersecurity regulation continues to evolve, imposing increasingly demanding obligations on businesses and those responsible for their digital systems. We assist clients in understanding and implementing applicable requirements under European and national legislation, including the NIS2 framework, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and sector-specific cybersecurity regulations. Our advice addresses governance, accountability, risk management, incident reporting and the responsibilities of organisations and their management.

Cybersecurity risks frequently arise through commercial relationships. Businesses rely on software developers, cloud providers, IT contractors and other third parties whose systems and security practices may directly affect their operations. We advise on the contractual allocation of cybersecurity responsibilities, including security standards, incident notification, audit rights, liability limitations and indemnities, helping establish accountability and reduce uncertainty before problems arise.

When a cyber incident occurs, the legal response can be as important as the technical response. We assist clients with cyber incident response, including assessing reporting obligations, managing communications with regulators and affected parties, preserving evidence and evaluating potential liability. We also represent clients in cyber-related disputes involving breaches of contractual security obligations, failures by technology providers, misuse of confidential information and losses arising from security incidents.

Effective cybersecurity requires cooperation between legal advisers, management and technical specialists. We work alongside relevant professionals where appropriate, ensuring that legal obligations and contractual protections support an organisation's broader cybersecurity strategy.

Our objective is to help clients anticipate cybersecurity risks, establish appropriate legal safeguards and respond effectively when their systems, information or commercial relationships are threatened.