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Login to watch this video if you have a subscription. Learn more about subscriptions.In this presentation, Andrew Ferguson of MBC Law gives a firsthand account of the cyberattack on his firm, from the initial alert and disconnection of its systems through the investigation, client notifications, reporting and recovery. He explains how ransomware attacks can unfold and why confidential client information makes law firms a target. The account addresses operational downtime, uncertainty about which files attackers accessed, and the firm’s communications with clients and authorities. It also examines Law Society of Ontario Rule 7.8 and breach reporting under PIPEDA. Practical takeaways focus on knowing what data a firm holds, preparing an incident response plan, and arranging access to cybersecurity specialists and breach counsel before an attack occurs.
Andrew was called to the Bar in 2009 and is a partner with MBC Law. He practices civil litigation with a focus on construction law, bankruptcy and insolvency law, and general civil litigation matters. Andrew's construction law practice includes construction liens, delay and impact claims, contractual disputes, bond claims, trust claims, and deficiency claims. Andrew regularly represents suppliers, subtrades, general contractors, construction managers, and owners. With the recent changes to the Construction Act, you will often find him guest lecturing at the Ottawa Construction Association. As part of Andrew's bankruptcy and insolvency practice, he represents creditors, debtors, and trustees in bankruptcy. His general litigation experience also includes property disputes, contractual disputes, and employment matters. Andrew is constantly adjudicating disputes between his two young children with varying levels of success.
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