Cyber Security Attack Surface Review - Quantum Infinite Solutions Ltd.

Law firms hold some of the most valuable targets for cybercriminals: confidential client communications, financial transaction details, case strategies, and personal data covered by GDPR.

A single successful attack can lead to direct financial loss, regulatory fines, professional indemnity claims, and irreparable damage to client trust. The threat isn’t theoretical – Irish solicitors’ practices are being targeted right now with increasingly sophisticated phishing, ransomware and email compromise attacks

€500 External Cyber Risk Review for Irish & UK Law Firms

Independent assessment to protect your professional indemnity insurance cover, GDPR compliance and client trust, giving partners clear evidence that cyber risk is being actively managed.

Designed for busy practices, this review turns technical risk into plain‑English actions that partners and practice managers can quickly understand and approve.

By 2026, ransomware is involved in roughly 4 in 10 data breaches globally and legal remains one of the fastest-growing targeted sectors

Some examples of Irish and UK based law firms that have had public cyber security breaches.

⚠️ Law Society Directory breach 2024:- The Law Society of Ireland itself reported a limited data breach in the printed edition of the Law Directory in July 2024, demonstrating no firm is immune to cyber threats. Link to article

⚠️ Douglas Kelly Solicitors phishing attack 2023:- Phishing emails falsely purporting to be from Douglas Kelly Solicitors in Swinford, Co Mayo were sent to members of the profession enclosing fake mortgage documentation from AIB. Link to Article

⚠️ Tuckers Solicitors LLP 2022:- Hacked, compromised 24,700+ court bundles, fined £98,000. Link to article

⚠️ Brick Court Chambers 2024:- London chambers investigating potential cyber incident. Link to article

⚠️ Dublin law firm €97,000 email hack 2020:- A Dublin law firm’s email system was compromised by criminals who intercepted emails about a mortgage redemption and altered bank account details. The firm lost €97,000 (later covered by cyber insurance). Link to article

⚠️ Irish practice pays €6,500 ransom 2018:- Small Irish practice database hacked by malware, paid 1 Bitcoin ransom to restore client files. Link to article

Protect your law firm from cyber attacks with a fixed‑fee external security review for €500.

This service identifies weaknesses in your firm’s domains, email configuration and internet‑facing systems before attackers find them.

Not sure if this is right for your practice? Schedule a free 20‑minute confidential call to discuss recent incidents or PI/GDPR concerns before you commit to the review.

Law firms: prime targets for cyber criminals.

Why this matters for law firms

A data breach at a conveyancing firm can expose client bank details and property transactions. Ransomware that locks case files can halt court deadlines and client work. Even a phishing attack that compromises one email account can expose privileged communications and destroy client trust.

The threat is real and growing. The UK legal sector saw a 77% increase in successful cyber attacks in the past year, with the average ransom demand against a legal firm reaching €2.3 million. In Ireland, three-quarters of businesses report increased attacks, and the Garda National Cyber Security Centre recorded over 5,200 incidents last year. The Law Society of Ireland has published detailed guidance on mitigating cyber risks, crypto‑ransomware and secure email systems, recognising that law firms need proactive security measures, not just reactive policies.

Give Clients And Insurers Confidence In Your Security

Independent assessment of your firm’s external exposure, mapped to real business impacts such as PI renewal questions, GDPR duties and service interruption risk
Evidence pack you can show to clients, insurers and regulators including a concise executive summary suitable for tenders, due‑diligence questionnaires and PI proposals
Prioritised remediation plan your IT team or provider can act on, with ‘quick wins’ and ‘strategic fixes’ clearly separated so partners can budget and decide quickly.
Optional quarterly or annual follow‑up reviews to demonstrate ongoing due diligence and show a clear improvement story over time

This review is non‑intrusive, does not disrupt your systems and is designed specifically for Irish and UK law firms.

About the Reviewer

Delivered by an experienced cyber and forensics professional

This review is conducted personally by Colin McHugo M.Sc., B.Sc., H‑Dip, a cyber security and digital forensics specialist with over a decade of experience working with Irish legal teams on incident response, expert evidence and mobile phone forensics in defence cases. A former member of An Garda Síochána, Colin has over 15 years’ experience in the Irish courts system.

Colin understands how law firms operate, the specific threats they face, and how regulators and insurers assess controls. Your report will be tailored to the legal sector – practical, plain‑English, and designed to support your professional indemnity, client tenders, and GDPR accountability obligations. Currently working on Irish cases with criminal defence and litigation practices.