Cyber Risk

At KnowlesMain Chambers, we understand that cyber threats are no longer just an IT issue they are a significant legal and commercial risk for every organisation. Our Cyber Risk team helps clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents, ensuring compliance with rapidly evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

We work with businesses across industries, from financial services and technology to healthcare, education, and government, providing proactive strategies and rapid incident response to protect our clients’ operations, data, and reputation.

What We Do

Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance – We advise on governance structures, policies, and frameworks that align with national and international cyber laws, privacy regulations, and industry standards (including ISO 27001 and NIST).

Data Breach & Incident Response – We guide organisations through urgent breach situations, managing legal risk, regulatory notifications, crisis communications, and post-incident investigations.

Privacy & Data Protection – Our lawyers provide expert advice on privacy compliance, cross-border data transfers, and the implications of emerging privacy legislation.

Regulatory Investigations & Disputes – We represent clients before regulators and in litigation arising from cybersecurity breaches or alleged non-compliance.

Cyber Risk in Transactions – We assess cyber risk exposure in mergers, acquisitions, and financing deals, ensuring our clients are protected from hidden vulnerabilities.


Recent Matters

  • Assisted a major financial institution in responding to a large-scale phishing attack, including liaising with regulators and coordinating forensic investigations.

  • Advised a healthcare provider on compliance with data breach notification obligations following a ransomware incident.

  • Designed and implemented a cybersecurity governance framework for a global technology company expanding into the Australian market.

  • Conducted cyber risk due diligence for a $120m acquisition in the retail sector.

  • Represented an educational institution in proceedings related to unauthorised data access and privacy breaches.

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