Scullion LAW, a prominent Scottish legal firm with offices in Hamilton, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Madrid, has taken a proactive step in the fight against cybercrime by joining the specialist ‘incident response cadre’ at the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland. This move comes in the wake of a significant cyberattack that targeted the firm earlier this year.
In February 2024, Scullion LAW fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the Russian cybercrime group Black Basta. The attack resulted in the theft of 155 gigabytes of data, prompting immediate action from the firm to address the breach and strengthen its cybersecurity measures.
Nicholas Scullion, managing director of Scullion LAW, emphasised the firm’s commitment to helping others in similar situations. He commented:
“My team has experienced the impact of cybercrime first-hand, and we know exactly how it feels to be in an urgent situation and come out stronger as a result. Through joining Cyber and Fraud Centre’s Incident Response Cadre, we will be able to put our renewed energy into our new one-stop shop service, helping organisations survive the first 28 days and improve for the future.”
The Incident Response Cadre is a program designed to assist organisations in recovering from cyber and fraud attacks. Scullion LAW’s participation makes it the fourth legal firm to join this initiative, alongside Burness Paull, Brodies LLP, and Anderson Strathern.
Jude McCorry, CEO of the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, welcomed Scullion LAW’s involvement, stating:
“As levels of cybercrime in Scotland continue to increase, it has never been more important for organisations to prepare for the possibility of being targeted. The addition of Scullion LAW to our dedicated cadre will help us to extend our support even further.”
As part of National Cyber Security Month, Nicholas Scullion is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat hosted by Jude McCorry at Barclays Glasgow Campus. During this event, Scullion will share insights from his first-hand experience of navigating a cyber breach, offering practical tips and valuable lessons to help businesses enhance their cybersecurity resilience.
The increasing frequency of cyberattacks targeting Scottish companies has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts. Jude McCorry previously urged organisations to prioritise cyber resilience and consider the potential consequences of data leaks or sales on the dark web.
Scullion LAW’s decision to join the Incident Response Cadre demonstrates a commitment to not only strengthening its own defences but also contributing to the broader fight against cybercrime in Scotland. By sharing their experiences and expertise, the firm aims to help other organisations better prepare for and respond to potential cyber threats.
