Paul Riley
IT Director, Global litigation firm
“Because Downtime Isn’t an Option in Legal Practice”
What Is Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery?
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) systems ensure that your legal operations remain uninterrupted—even in the face of data loss, cyberattacks, hardware failure, or natural disasters. These solutions protect the integrity and availability of your firm’s data, systems, and services.
For law firms where deadlines are non-negotiable and client trust is paramount, a solid BC/DR strategy is not just risk management—it’s business survival
Key System Categories
Here’s a breakdown of the core components every legal IT leader must build into their resilience strategy:
Backup Solutions
The first line of defence against data loss. Key features include:
• Automated, encrypted backups across on-prem and cloud systems
• Rapid file, system, or full environment restoration
• Immutable storage and ransomware protection
Popular Tools: Veeam, Datto, Acronis, Backblaze
Infrastructure Recovery & Resilience Planning
Ensure rapid recovery and long-term operational readiness. Key functions:
• Custom recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTO/RPO)
• Incident response workflows and testing protocols
• Integration with business continuity planning
Popular Tools: LogicManager, Fusion Framework System, ServiceNow
Failover Systems
Keep critical systems online even when the unexpected occurs. These tools support:
• Automated switching to backup systems during outages
• Load balancing and traffic rerouting
• Continuous replication for zero-data-loss objectives
Popular Tools: Zerto, Microsoft Azure Site Recovery, VMware Site Recovery Manager
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Need Help Building Your Firm’s Resilience?
Whether you’re responding to new regulatory pressure or strengthening outdated systems, we’re here to help. We’ll connect you with legal IT leaders who’ve implemented real-world continuity strategies—and can guide you from planning to execution with confidence.
Book a consultation and safeguard your firm’s future today.
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