In today’s digital landscape, cyber-attacks are an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes. With the increased use of artificial intelligence, attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated.
We understand the urgency, complexity, and sensitivity of responding to a cybersecurity incident. Our experienced legal and professional services teams are here to help you manage the legal implications swiftly, securely, and strategically.
How Gateley can help
1. Immediate legal guidance: When a cyber-attack occurs, time is critical. We provide rapid legal advice to help you:
- understand your obligations under data protection laws (including GDPR)
- notify regulators such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- communicate appropriately with affected clients, stakeholders, and the public.
2. Regulatory and compliance support: Cyber-attacks often trigger a range of legal and regulatory obligations. We help navigate these requirements with confidence and clarity. Our team provides expert guidance on how to:
- navigate regulatory investigations
- prepare and submit required disclosures
- ensure compliance with industry-specific standards.
3. Incident investigation and risk mitigation: Working alongside specialist cybersecurity professionals, we support clients in:
- conducting forensic investigations
- identifying the source and scope of the breach
- advising on risk mitigation and future prevention strategies.
4. Reputation and crisis management: A cyber-attack can damage trust. Our team helps you manage reputational risk by:
- crafting clear, compliant communications
- advising on public relations strategies
- supporting internal and external stakeholder engagement.
5. Litigation and claims handling: If a breach leads to legal claims or contractual disputes, our litigation experts are ready to:
- defend against data breach claims
- pursue recovery from third parties where appropriate
- advise on the potential for group litigation claims.
Who do we help?
We help businesses of all types and sizes to respond effectively to cyber-attacks.