The recent Kingston Crown Court finding regarding a planned terrorist attack on Duncan Lewis Solicitors highlights escalating security risks facing legal professionals, according to leading security experts Assist Security Group, ASG. The incident, where an armed assailant targeted the firm’s immigration team, underscores the need for comprehensive security measures within the legal sector.
“The legal profession faces complex security challenges that extend beyond traditional office security,” says Troy Hewitt, CEO of ASG. “Our experience protecting high-profile clients shows that effective security requires a sophisticated, intelligence-led approach that anticipates threats while maintaining the professional environment essential to legal practices.”
ASG, with over 30 years of experience securing commercial clients, has protected law firms through its comprehensive security framework. This includes intelligence-led risk assessment through ASG Pivotal, which actively monitors potential threats using advanced open-source intelligence techniques.
The company’s approach combines physical security measures with real-time threat monitoring. ASG Pivotal’s geofencing capabilities enable early warning of potential protests or threats near protected locations, while their intelligence team provides detailed analysis of activist groups and emerging risks.
Drawing on expertise from former military, law enforcement, and intelligence personnel, ASG’s close protection teams are specifically selected and trained for professional environments. These officers seamlessly integrate into legal offices, providing discrete but effective security that maintains appropriate client service standards.
Recent events have demonstrated that threats to legal professionals can emerge from various sources, including ideologically motivated individuals and groups. ASG’s intelligence team has identified increasing patterns of targeted actions against law firms, particularly those handling sensitive or high-profile cases.
The company’s security solutions encompass:
– Continuous threat monitoring and intelligence gathering
– Specially trained close protection officers
– Comprehensive office security assessments
– Staff security awareness training
– Crisis management planning
– Real-time threat alerting systems
ASG’s expertise in managing complex security requirements while maintaining professional environments makes them particularly suited to addressing the unique challenges faced by legal practices. Their experience spans corporate headquarters, luxury retail, and professional services firms, bringing proven security methodologies to the legal sector.
For further information: https://assistsecurity.co.uk/ Email: info@assistsecurity.co.uk or call 0208 543 6670
