Certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and SOC 2 are increasingly expected in procurement and legal panel selection — while frameworks like ISO 9001 and ISO 42001 ensure that operations, data management, and the use of AI meet ethical and regulatory expectations.
AvISO has supported law firms, financial compliance specialists, and regulated service providers with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 27701 implementation. We help legal teams reduce complexity, improve evidence handling, and ensure policies match real operational risk.
Legal professionals are guardians of sensitive information — from contract negotiations and M&A deals to employee disputes and intellectual property. Managing access controls, incident response, and privacy rights across remote and hybrid teams presents serious operational and reputational risks.
At the same time, regulators and clients expect proof of robust systems. The pressure to demonstrate data protection compliance, uphold professional standards, and manage ethical risks is growing — especially for firms embracing automation or AI in document review, research, or e-discovery.
ISO standards give law firms and compliance teams a structured, auditable way to manage these risks, improve processes, and build client confidence.
We help law firms and advisory organisations build ISO-aligned systems that match their professional obligations, risk exposure, and client expectations — without adding unnecessary admin or slowing casework.
AvISO helps map existing data protection, risk, and quality procedures to ISO standards. Whether you’re aiming for a single certification or an integrated system, we create policies, registers, and audit plans that are clear, compliant, and aligned with your firm’s structure.
With ISOvA Toolbox, teams manage everything in one place — from access controls and risk logs to internal audits and evidence of compliance.
We provide tailored workshops on ISO 27001, GDPR alignment, internal audits, and ethical AI — along with support preparing for Lexcel audits, client assessments, and privacy reviews. Delivery is available remotely or in person.
ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
The primary standard for law firms looking to protect client data, correspondence, and systems. Covers everything from encryption and access control to third-party risk.
ISO 27701 – Privacy Information Management
Extends ISO 27001 to support GDPR and other data privacy regulations. Helps firms govern personal data handling, subject access, retention, and cross-border transfer.
SOC 2 – Trust Services Criteria
Often required by corporate clients or international partners. Demonstrates controls over data security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy — particularly for legal tech or SaaS platforms.
Supports legal practice management and service delivery, especially for client onboarding, complaints handling, and case progression. Can integrate with Lexcel requirements.
ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management
Ensures legal services and client data access can continue in the event of cyberattacks, power outages, or other disruptions. Important for demonstrating operational resilience.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
Helps legal firms reduce office emissions, manage supplier sustainability, and demonstrate ESG commitment to clients and internal stakeholders.
ISO 42001 – Artificial Intelligence Management
With AI increasingly used in document review, contract analysis, and research, ISO 42001 provides a framework to manage these tools responsibly. Helps firms assess bias, transparency, and ethical risk — and reassure clients of fair, accountable AI use.
Legal teams are busy. ISO systems should support — not obstruct — your work. AvISO focuses on building systems that are lean, compliant, and user-friendly.
Whether it's a policy template, a risk register, or an audit tracker, everything we deliver is designed to be clear, auditable, and easy for your team to manage.
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Compliance doesn’t need to be a drain on billable time. With AvISO and ISOvA, legal and compliance teams get a joined-up solution for managing risks and meeting expectations.
From boutique firms to large advisory groups, our approach is scalable, secure, and future-proof.
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Whether working in commercial, regulatory, or legal tech sectors, we help firms stay secure, compliant, and competitive.
If you would like to know more about ISO Standards, Certification and the value of a good management system you can add to your business we would love to hear from you: Kent: 01892 800476 | London: 02037 458 476 | info@avisoconsultancy.co.uk
