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£76.50 - £102
+ VATBusiness disruption is not a matter of if, but when. Is your firm prepared? |
Business disruptions can occur without warning, whether caused by cyber incidents, IT failures, loss of premises, staff shortages, or supplier issues. When they do, law firms must be able to continue delivering services, protect client interests, and meet their regulatory obligations.
This practical course provides a clear introduction to business continuity planning, helping firms develop proportionate and effective arrangements that work in practice, not just on paper. Delegates will explore the most common threats to operational resilience and understand how these risks can impact client service, compliance, and business performance.
The course guides firms through the key components of an effective Business Continuity Plan (BCP), including identifying critical business functions, prioritising recovery activities, setting realistic recovery objectives, and ensuring staff understand their roles during a disruption. Delegates will also learn how to plan and carry out meaningful tabletop exercises to test the effectiveness of their arrangements.
The emphasis throughout is on creating a practical, usable plan that is regularly reviewed, tested, and tailored to the firm's size, structure, and risk profile.
Understanding business continuity and operational resilience in law firms
Identifying and managing key risks, including cyber incidents, IT failure, staff absence, and supplier disruption
Recognising critical business functions and setting recovery priorities
Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective BCP
Testing response arrangements through practical scenarios and tabletop exercises
Book your place today and ensure your firm is prepared for whatever challenges lie ahead.
This online course is suitable for partners, directors, practice managers, COLPs, COFAs, compliance professionals, and senior administrators with responsibility for business continuity, risk management, or operational resilience. It is particularly beneficial for firms with limited internal compliance, risk, or IT resources.
A copy of the course notes and slides will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference.
Please note a recording of the course will not be made available.
Matthew Howgate, Consultant, DG Legal

Matt is a non-practising solicitor who has considerable experience in regulatory issues and advising on complex issues of compliance and ethics. He is also an expert in data protection, UK GDPR and on the civil legal aid scheme.
Matthew is a lead trainer on and co-developed the LAPG Certificate in Practice Management (a training programme for legal managers and law firm owners) as well as regularly providing training on legal aid Supervision, costs maximisation, data protection and security and on general SRA compliance.
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