From Microsoft 365 and document management systems to cybersecurity and compliance, technology plays a critical role in modern legal practice.

At Stratiis, we provide cybersecurity-first IT support for law firms across Scotland, helping legal practices reduce risk, improve productivity, and strengthen operational resilience.

Whether you're a boutique practice with 10 employees or a multi-office firm with 100+ users, we help ensure your technology supports your clients, your reputation, and your growth.

IT Support Built for Modern Law Firms

Legal practices face technology challenges that many other businesses do not.

Your firm handles:

  • Confidential client information
  • Sensitive legal documents
  • Financial data
  • Litigation records
  • Property transactions
  • Employment matters
  • Commercial contracts

Even a small technology issue can affect client service, productivity, and reputation.

Our role is to ensure your systems remain secure, reliable, and available when your team needs them most.

Common Technology Challenges Facing Law Firms

Many legal practices approach Stratiis because they are experiencing:

Growing cybersecurity concerns

Microsoft 365 security gaps

Remote and hybrid working challenges

Slow response from their current MSP

Ageing laptops and infrastructure

Poor document collaboration processes

Backup and recovery concerns

Lack of strategic IT planning

Increasing compliance expectations

Rising support costs

We help firms address these challenges through proactive support and strategic technology planning.

Cybersecurity for Law Firms

Law firms are attractive targets for cybercriminals because they hold highly valuable information.

A successful cyberattack can result in:

  • Data breaches
  • Loss of client confidence
  • Business disruption
  • Regulatory scrutiny
  • Financial losses
  • Reputational damage

Cybersecurity is no longer simply an IT issue. It is a client trust and risk management issue.

Our Legal Sector Cybersecurity Services Include

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

Microsoft Defender

Email security

Security awareness training

Device management

Backup monitoring

Vulnerability management

Cyber Essentials support

Strategic cybersecurity reviews

Security is embedded into every recommendation we make.

Protecting Confidential Client Information

Confidentiality is fundamental to legal practice.

We help firms protect:

  • Client records
  • Matter documentation
  • Property files
  • Commercial contracts
  • Financial information
  • Employment records
  • Litigation documents

Using Microsoft 365 and modern security controls, we help firms improve both protection and accessibility.

Microsoft 365 for Law Firms

Most law firms already rely heavily on Microsoft 365.

However, many practices only use a small percentage of the platform's capabilities.

We help firms maximise value from:

Microsoft Teams

Improve communication between legal teams and support staff.

SharePoint

Securely manage legal documentation and internal knowledge.

OneDrive

Enable secure access to files from any location.

Microsoft Defender

Protect users, devices, and firm data.

Microsoft Intune

Manage laptops and mobile devices securely.

Microsoft Copilot Readiness

Prepare for AI-powered productivity tools while maintaining security, governance, and client confidentiality.

Supporting Hybrid and Remote Legal Teams

Modern legal professionals increasingly work from:

  • Offices
  • Home offices
  • Client locations
  • Court buildings
  • Meeting facilities

We help firms support flexible working securely through:

Secure remote access

Multi-Factor Authentication

Device management

SharePoint collaboration

Secure document sharing

Mobile device security

The goal is enabling productivity without increasing risk.

Managed IT Support for Law Firms

Technology issues can affect fee earners, client service, and firm profitability.

Our managed IT services include:

Unlimited helpdesk support

Proactive monitoring

Microsoft 365 administration

User management

Patch management

Device management

Vendor liaison

Remote and onsite support

We focus on preventing issues before they affect your team.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Law firms depend on uninterrupted access to information.

A major outage or cyber incident can significantly disrupt operations.

We help firms implement:

Automated backups

Secure cloud backups

Recovery testing

Disaster recovery planning

Business continuity strategies

The objective is ensuring your firm can recover quickly from disruption.

Strategic vCIO Services for Law Firms

As legal practices grow, technology decisions become increasingly important.

Our Strategic vCIO service provides leadership-level guidance without the cost of hiring a full-time IT director.

We help with:

Technology roadmaps

IT budgeting

Cybersecurity planning

Device lifecycle management

Microsoft 365 strategy

Infrastructure reviews

Business continuity planning

Technology risk management

Technology should support your firm's strategic objectives.

How Much Should a Law Firm Budget for IT Support?

For most law firms with 10–100 employees, managed IT support typically costs:

£35–£60 per user per month

Additional cybersecurity services, Microsoft licensing, backup solutions, and compliance requirements may increase overall investment.

Typical Examples

10 Users

£350–£600

Estimated Monthly Managed IT Investment

25 Users

£875–£1,500

Estimated Monthly Managed IT Investment

50 Users

£1,750–£3,000

Estimated Monthly Managed IT Investment

100 Users

£3,500–£6,000

Estimated Monthly Managed IT Investment

The right investment depends on security requirements, infrastructure complexity, and operational needs.

Why Law Firms Choose Stratiis

Legal practices choose Stratiis because we combine:

Cybersecurity-first IT support

Microsoft expertise

Fixed-fee pricing

Fast response times

Strategic vCIO services

In-house support engineers

Business continuity planning

Practical security guidance

We understand that technology directly affects client service, risk management, and firm reputation.

Our Approach

Step 1: Assess

We review your infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, Microsoft 365 environment, backup strategy, and support arrangements.

Step 2: Stabilise

We address immediate issues and improve reliability.

Step 3: Secure

We strengthen cybersecurity controls and reduce risk.

Step 4: Plan

We create a technology roadmap aligned with your firm's objectives.

Step 5: Improve

Through ongoing reviews and strategic guidance, we help technology continue supporting firm growth.

Law Firm Technology Review

Not sure whether your current IT environment is secure, resilient, or supporting your firm effectively?

Stratiis can help identify:

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Microsoft 365 opportunities

Backup and recovery weaknesses

Infrastructure risks

Device replacement priorities

Technology budgeting requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are law firms targeted by cybercriminals?

Law firms hold highly valuable confidential information, making them attractive targets for ransomware, phishing attacks, business email compromise, and data theft.

What cybersecurity protections should a law firm have?

Most firms should implement Multi-Factor Authentication, endpoint protection, security awareness training, backup and recovery planning, Microsoft 365 security controls, and Cyber Essentials-aligned practices.

Can Stratiis help with Cyber Essentials?

Yes. We help firms prepare for Cyber Essentials certification by identifying security gaps, implementing improvements, and strengthening cybersecurity controls.

Should law firms move their file servers to SharePoint?

Many firms benefit from moving to Microsoft 365 and SharePoint because it improves collaboration, remote working, security, and document accessibility. The right approach depends on existing systems and workflows.

Can Stratiis support multiple office locations?

Yes. We support law firms operating across multiple offices and hybrid working environments throughout Scotland.

Supporting Law Firms Across Scotland

Stratiis supports legal practices throughout:

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Lanarkshire

Ayrshire

Lothian

Dumfries & Galloway

Perthshire

Whether you operate a single office or multiple locations, we help ensure technology supports client service, security, and business growth.

Speak to Stratiis

If you're looking for a proactive IT partner that understands legal-sector cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, business continuity, and client confidentiality, we're here to help.

Book a Law Firm Technology Review

We'll help identify:

  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Productivity improvements
  • Microsoft 365 opportunities
  • Infrastructure challenges
  • Future technology priorities

Helping Scottish law firms stay secure, productive, and trusted.