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Clyde & Co launches APAC cyber risk advisory consulting arm

Global law firm Clyde & Co has unveiled a new risk advisory practice for the Asia-Pacific region, which it says will further strengthen its “market-leading” cyber-incident response and digital law team in Australia.

user iconJerome Doraisamy 07 April 2022 Big Law
Clyde & Co launches APAC cyber risk advisory consulting arm
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Global law firm Clyde & Co has unveiled a new risk advisory practice for the Asia-Pacific region, which it says will further strengthen its “market-leading” cyber-incident response and digital law team in Australia.

The new offering, the firm said in a statement, meets the “rapidly increasing client demand” that is resulting from heightened pressure on organisations to continually improve their cyber security position.

 
 

Speaking about the new practice, Clyde & Co partner and global co-head of cyber John Moran said: “Organisations across Australia and New Zealand are facing ever-rising expectations when it comes to being ready for, responding to and recovering from cyber incidents.”

The new offering will be led by Clyde & Co cyber risk principal Chris McLaughlin, whose team will provide information security and cyber risk advisory services to help clients improve the cyber resilience of their systems, processes and people.

He arrived at the firm from Aon – where he served as head of Australian cyber solutions – and represents, the firm said, an ongoing expansion of its global technology and cyber risk offering to meet the rapidly increasing demand for cyber, privacy and digital advice. Mr McLaughlin has also worked at PwC, Gartner, EY and IBM.

Mr Moran: “We’re delighted to have Chris on board to lead our cyber risk advisory practice. Chris and his team will provide independent, technology/vendor neutral advice on how organisations can improve the cyber resilience of their systems, processes and people.”

Mr McLaughlin added: “As the cyber risk landscape continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever for organisations to be targeted in their approach to uplifting their security.

“I’m looking forward to working with our clients to help them prioritise security-enhancing activities that are pragmatic and help them get the most out of their security investment.”

Jerome Doraisamy

Jerome Doraisamy

Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.

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