SRA and Lexcel obligations
Regulators expect demonstrable IT controls. We align your systems with SRA guidance and Lexcel practice management standards so audits become routine, not stressful.
IT & Cyber Security for Law Firms
SRA-aligned IT support and cyber security for solicitors and law firms across Buckinghamshire and the UK.
Law firms sit at the intersection of strict regulation, high-value client data and a growing threat landscape. Equate Group provides IT support and cyber security services designed around the specific obligations solicitors face in England and Wales.
We work with firms across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire, as well as clients UK-wide. Whether you are a two-partner high-street practice or a mid-size regional firm, we scale our service to match how you work.
Challenges we solve
Client confidentiality at scale
Case files, matter records and privileged correspondence need encryption, access control and an audit trail. We put those controls in place without slowing your fee earners down.
Email impersonation and fraud
Completion-day fraud targets law firms specifically. We deploy email authentication, anti-impersonation filtering and staff training to close the gap.
Legacy practice management systems
We work with the software you already use, Clio, LEAP, Actionstep, Proclaim and others, and make sure it runs reliably on secure, modern infrastructure.
Services for law firms
Compliance and certifications
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Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus
A recognised baseline that insurers, lenders and corporate clients increasingly expect. We take you through first certification and annual recertification.
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SRA Standards & Regulations
Our controls map to the SRA's expectations around confidentiality, integrity and availability of client information.
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Lexcel
Information management and risk requirements in Lexcel map directly onto controls we implement as standard.
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UK GDPR & DPA 2018
Lawful processing, retention and breach response, we help you evidence compliance end-to-end.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with legal-specific software like LEAP or Clio?
Yes. We support the major UK legal practice management platforms and manage integrations with document management, time recording and accounting tools.
Can you help us achieve Cyber Essentials for lender panel requirements?
Yes, Cyber Essentials is a routine part of our work. We guide you through the gap analysis, remediation and certification.
How do you protect against completion-day fraud?
Layered controls: email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), anti-impersonation filtering, segregated payment approval workflows, and staff awareness training.
Let's talk about your law firms needs
Call +44 345 1255400 or email hello@equategroup.com
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