IT SUPPORT
FOR BARRISTERS
CHAMBERS
Coreitech provides managed IT support that can be applied to barristers' chambers across London and the UK. Helpdesk, monitoring, cyber security, Microsoft 365, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR-aligned data protection — general IT support delivered to a professional standard.
Managed IT support for
professional environments
Barristers' chambers operate on a distinctive model — self-employed barristers sharing facilities, clerks managing diaries and fees, and a constant flow of sensitive legally privileged instructions. This creates IT requirements around shared infrastructure, BYOD, and data security that our general managed IT service is well-equipped to handle.
Coreitech provides managed IT support — helpdesk, monitoring, cyber security, Microsoft 365, and Cyber Essentials — that can be applied to chambers and similar professional environments. We don\'t claim to be chambers-specific specialists, but our core IT capabilities cover the infrastructure, security, and compliance foundations that chambers need.
Managed IT Support
All-inclusive managed IT support — unlimited helpdesk, proactive monitoring, on-site engineers. A generalist managed IT service that can be applied to any professional environment, including chambers-style shared office models with multiple self-employed practitioners.
General Software & Application Support
Support for business-critical applications including Microsoft 365, practice management tools, document management systems, and accounting software. We can provide first-line support and infrastructure management for whatever software your organisation runs on.
Cyber Security & Cyber Essentials
Core cyber security services — endpoint protection, email security, MFA, patch management, and Cyber Essentials certification. These controls protect any organisation handling sensitive data, including legally privileged or confidential client information.
Microsoft 365 & Cloud
Microsoft 365 deployment, management, and migration. SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, and Intune MDM configured for secure collaboration and remote working — applicable to any professional services environment.
GDPR & Data Protection Compliance
IT governance and security controls that support UK GDPR and data protection obligations. Useful for any organisation that handles personal or confidential data and needs documented evidence of appropriate security measures.
IT Support for Mixed Device Environments
IT support that works for mixed environments where staff or practitioners use their own devices. MDM and BYOD policies, secure remote access, and conditional access controls — relevant to any shared-tenancy or self-employed practitioner model.
IT risks relevant to
barristers' chambers
Confidential data exposure
Any professional environment handling confidential or privileged communications faces serious consequences from a data breach. Robust security controls, access management, and staff awareness training are essential regardless of sector.
Phishing and business email compromise
Phishing attacks and business email compromise (BEC) targeting payments and sensitive information are increasing across all professional services. Email security, MFA, and staff training are the primary defences.
Regulatory and professional obligations
Organisations operating under professional or regulatory frameworks — including the Bar Standards Board — must maintain appropriate data security. A significant breach can trigger regulatory investigation alongside ICO enforcement.
Digital transformation pressure
The shift toward digital platforms (including HMCTS court filing) means organisations whose IT infrastructure isn't configured for secure digital interaction face workflow disruption. Keeping infrastructure current is essential.
IT support for chambers:
common questions
Q.What IT support do barristers' chambers need?
Barristers' chambers typically need managed IT support covering helpdesk, monitoring, and on-site response; cyber security including Cyber Essentials; Microsoft 365 management; and support for whatever chambers management software they use. The self-employed practitioner model also means BYOD and secure remote access are often important. Coreitech provides general managed IT support that can be tailored to these requirements.
Q.Can you support LEX, Jaguar, and chambers management software?
We provide infrastructure-level support — server hosting, networking, backups, and general application troubleshooting — for whatever software your chambers runs. For specialist application-level support on platforms like LEX or Jaguar, we work alongside your software vendor or can coordinate with them as part of our managed service. We do not claim to be application specialists for every chambers management platform.
Q.How do you handle IT for self-employed barristers with their own devices?
Self-employed practitioners often use their own devices, creating BYOD challenges. We implement Microsoft Intune MDM policies that allow personal devices to access work systems securely without managing the personal aspects of the device. Conditional access policies ensure only compliant devices can access email and document systems. This approach works for any mixed-device professional environment.
Q.What are the BSB IT obligations for chambers?
The Bar Standards Board handbook requires compliance with UK GDPR and appropriate security for client data. Cyber Essentials certification provides documented evidence of core security controls. We can help any organisation build and document the IT controls that evidence regulatory compliance — this is a general capability, not specific to the Bar.
Q.How much does IT support cost for barristers' chambers?
Managed IT support starts at £25/user/month (Standard — unlimited helpdesk, monitoring, on-site, patch management) or £50/user/month (Advanced — adds Microsoft 365 management, cyber security, dedicated account manager). Pricing is the same regardless of sector — we don't charge a premium for legal-sector IT.
Q.Can you support chambers with HMCTS digital filing?
We can help configure your IT infrastructure for secure access to HMCTS digital platforms like CE File. This involves ensuring your network, devices, and browser environments meet the requirements for reliable access to court filing systems — a standard networking and security task we handle for clients across sectors.
Managed IT support for
your chambers
Free IT audit — we'll review your infrastructure, security, Microsoft 365 setup, and data protection controls.