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Information Technology

Overview

Our Information Technology (IT) teams deliver secure and reliable technology services, and evolve the technological foundations that ensure the firm keeps delivering exceptional work and outstanding client service. From data governance to legal technology, it’s essential we leverage the latest technology, adopt best practice and continuously improve our approach, and our IT teams take on that challenge. The result is that our IT teams can be relied on to support the firm in accomplishing our goals and actively enhance our capabilities globally.

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Our teams

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    Data Governance

    Our Data Governance team treats data as a strategic asset, strengthening data management and fostering a data-driven culture that supports innovation, sharper decision-making, client value, competitive advantage and adherence to risk and regulatory requirements across the firm.

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    EA and Technology Platforms

    Our EA and Technology Platforms team defines the firm’s enterprise architecture and manages core technology platforms, ensuring systems are scalable, integrated and future-ready while enabling consistent, secure and efficient technology experiences across our global network.

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    Information Security

    Our Information Security team delivers mature, evolving cyber defense capabilities, guided by the NIST framework and certifications such as ISO27001 and SOC2, safeguarding the firm from emerging threats and supporting our strategy to lead and operate confidently in global complexity.

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    IT Management

    Our IT Management team oversees the firm’s technology strategy, governance and operations, ensuring our systems are secure, reliable and scalable. They lead strategic planning, vendor and budget management, and drive technology initiatives that support global efficiency and long‑term business goals.

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    Technology Delivery

    Our Technology Delivery team leads the delivery of technology projects and solutions across the firm, managing implementation, coordination and execution to ensure new systems and enhancements are delivered effectively, aligned with business needs and supporting long‑term digital transformation.

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    Legal Technology

    Our Legal Technology team delivers innovative tools that help lawyers across our global network provide efficient, high‑quality legal services. As client needs grow more complex and international, the team ensures we are harnessing the latest technology to enhance collaboration, productivity and the delivery of seamless, world-class client outcomes.

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    Technology Services

    Our Technology Services teams manage the day-to-day operation of the firm’s technology, keeping services available, reliable, secure, and performing well, so the business can perform with confidence.

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