Sectoral feeling

The government’s latest ‘cyber health check’ finds that 97% of
FTSE 350 companies are at least now aware of the GDPR – but in that case it’s all the more remarkable that a mere 6% can say they’re completely prepared. And although the poll finds progress in terms of a “clear understanding” of a cyberattack’s impact on the business (from 49% up to 57%), only 13% of companies regularly have the GDPR risk mix before the board. That’s in spite
of the fact the number of boards apparently “setting out” their cyber risk approaches has shot up from 33% to 53%.

Let’s hope law firms area bit more prepared for a new era of personal
data than the businesses they’re advising.

INTO THE MATRIX

Thinking in terms of sectors helps law firms to think more like their clients, but that’s a change mission that should not be underestimated, hears Richard Brent

INSURE HIT

A new law firm insurance arrangement offers an opportunity for the decentralised disputes team
at Herbert Smith Freehills to share greater risk with clients and litigate more cost-effectively

BRAND OF HOPE

Foot Anstey wanted minimal change behind the scenes with the launch of a new business brand, so continuing the relationship with Thomson Reuters Elite was obvious, says IT director Duncan Eadie