IT Support For Law Firms
Akita helps law firms improve productivity, protect sensitive client information and maintain uninterrupted access to the systems their fee earners rely on.
Supporting legal practices across London and the South East, we deliver responsive, proactive IT services that minimise disruption, strengthen cyber security and ensure technology supports rather than hinders billable work.
Our 24/7 service desk and proactive monitoring identify and resolve issues before they affect your users, reducing downtime and helping your firm maintain exceptional client service.
Beyond day-to-day support, we provide strategic technology consultancy, cloud services, cyber security and communications solutions that enable law firms to modernise their IT, meet regulatory obligations and build a secure, resilient platform for future growth.
SRA-Aligned IT Support For Law Firms
Akita delivers IT support for solicitors, legal firms and chambers across the South East. So we understand the common working challenges that lawyers and barristers face.
Understanding the challenges of law firm regulation, our IT support is designed to simplify SRA compliance.
From heightened data confidentiality to effective system controls, responsive incident management to staff security education offerings, our IT support service helps your firm stay secure, compliant and productive.
- 24/7 IT service desk, with a guaranteed response SLAs
- NOC services delivering round-the-clock systems monitoring
- Support for telephone systems and communications
- Advanced Microsoft 365 expertise, including Microsoft SharePoint and Teams
- Support for industry-specific software such as Lex, LEAP and legal accounts systems in Sage
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IT Services for Law Firms
We support law firms with tailored IT and communication services that keep legal practices efficient, secure, and running without disruption. Whether handling sensitive client data, tight deadlines, or evolving working practices, we ensure your technology supports performance rather than holding it back.
Alongside a range of IT services for law firms, we offer strategic IT consultancy to strengthen cyber security, maintain compliance, and evolve IT environments as firm grows.
Our focus is on dependable systems, responsive support, and future-ready infrastructure aligned to your legal teams.
Cyber Security Services For Law Firms
Protecting client confidentiality and maintaining resilient, secure systems are fundamental expectations of every SRA-regulated law firm.
Akita helps legal practices reduce cyber risk, strengthen governance and implement the technical controls needed to support compliance with SRA requirements and safeguard sensitive client information. Our cyber security services include:
- Client Data Protection: Secure Microsoft 365 environments, encryption, endpoint protection and identity management to help protect confidential client information.
- Security Audits and Risk Assessments: Penetration testing, vulnerability scanning and cyber security assessments to identify weaknesses, prioritise remediation and demonstrate effective risk management.
- Security Awareness Training: Ongoing cyber awareness and phishing training to help staff recognise threats and reduce the risk of human error.
- Identity and Access Management: Multi-factor authentication (MFA), Conditional Access and least-privilege access controls to ensure only authorised users can access sensitive legal systems and data.
- Endpoint Security: Advanced protection for laptops, desktops, mobile devices and servers, with continuous monitoring to detect and respond to threats quickly.
- Compliance and Governance: Support for GDPR, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001, helping firms demonstrate robust security controls and governance aligned with SRA expectations.
- Incident Response and Business Continuity: Security monitoring, backup, disaster recovery and incident response planning to help minimise disruption and maintain legal services in the event of a cyber incident.
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The Key IT Challenges Law Firms We Solve
Working with law firms, we’re aware of their typical technology challenges:
- Data Security & Compliance: Ensuring the protection of sensitive client information and adhering to stringent legal and regulatory requirements.
- Document Management: Efficiently and securely managing, storing, and retrieving legal documents and case files on the go.
- Technology Integration: Seamlessly integrating various legal software, communication tools, and practice management systems to enhance productivity.
- Remote Work Solutions: Providing secure and reliable access to IT support and resources for legal professionals working remotely or on-the-go.
- Cyber Threats: Protecting against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing attacks, and other forms of cybercrime.
Partnering with Akita, we provide firms with the solutions and strategies to turn their technology into a strength rather than a risk.
Switching Your IT Support To Akita
A Smooth Transition With No Disruption To Your Fee Earners
Changing IT providers can feel like a risk, particularly when your firm depends on secure systems, uninterrupted access to case information and technology that supports fee earners throughout the working day.
Akita makes the transition straightforward. Our experienced onboarding team manages every stage of the process, from knowledge transfer and system audits through to user support and service handover. We work closely with your existing provider to minimise disruption, maintain business continuity and ensure your staff can continue working without interruption.
With extensive experience supporting law firms, we understand the importance of data security, compliance and responsiveness. Our structured onboarding process is designed to provide a seamless transition, giving you confidence that your firm’s technology is in safe hands from day one.
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Strategic IT Partner For THe Legal Sector
Choosing Akita As The IT Partner For Your Law Firm?
Akita is a leading IT support and managed service provider. With a 30 year heritage, we support organisations across London and the South East, alongside their satellite locations across the wider UK and internationally.
Our values are simple: invested in our customers, invested in our services, and invested in our people – for the long-term. So by default, we’re focused on delivering the best possible service and solutions to our customers.
That’s why we’ve received over 200 five star reviews from our customers.
Get in touch with us for IT support:
Central London: Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, London, EC2N 1HN
Kent: Unit 15 Nepicar Park, London Road, Wrotham, Kent, TN15 7AF
Surrey: Dorset House, Regent Park, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7PL
Essex: The Workspace Basildon, 7 High Pavement, Basildon, SS14 1EA
Call: 0330 058 8000
Email: [email protected]
