David Auld & Co Solicitors – Case Study

David Auld & Co Solicitors is a well-established and highly regarded law firm, renowned for delivering expert legal services with professionalism, discretion, and a strong emphasis on client confidentiality. As a forward-thinking practice, the firm recognises the critical importance of secure, reliable IT systems in maintaining smooth operations and providing a seamless service to clients.

Keen to uphold the highest standards of performance and data protection, David Auld & Co Solicitors took a proactive step in evaluating their existing infrastructure. Their goal was clear: to modernise their systems, enhance security, and ensure their technology could support both current and future needs – all without interrupting their daily operations.

To achieve this, they engaged One IT to design and deliver a future-ready solution tailored to the specific requirements of a busy legal environment.

“We knew we had to elevate our IT infrastructure to meet the growing demands of our firm, and One IT stood out as the ideal partner to help us achieve this. From the outset, they were friendly and approachable, yet clearly knowledgeable and diligent. It was evident they understood the specific needs of a legal practice, and we felt confident they could deliver a seamless and secure transition without disrupting our daily operations.”

David Bawn | Managing Partner

The Challenge

Although the firm had long maintained a dependable IT setup, their core infrastructure was becoming outdated. While it had served them reliably for years, the ageing system lacked access to modern features, performance enhancements, and security updates.

The firm understood that relying on outdated software could introduce data security risks and make it increasingly difficult to maintain full compliance with GDPR and industry regulations. With foresight and a commitment to best practice, they made the strategic decision to upgrade – ensuring continued reliability and protection before any issues could arise.

Another key priority was ensuring that the transition involved zero disruption. With staff relying daily on uninterrupted access to case files, legal software, calendars, and communications tools, business continuity was absolutely essential.

“We couldn’t afford even a moment of disruption — everything we do depends on our systems being up and running.”


David Bawn

The Solution

The project began with a collaborative discovery and planning phase, during which we conducted a comprehensive assessment of the existing infrastructure. From this, we developed a strategic, step-by-step migration plan with a strong focus on risk management and business continuity.
We then implemented a modern, scalable, virtualised IT environment designed to support both the firm’s current operations and future growth.

All critical services — including file shares, case management software, and Active Directory — were migrated seamlessly, with a meticulously planned cutover that ensured staff experienced no interruptions to their work.

To complete the transformation, we introduced robust security and compliance controls, bringing the firm’s systems fully in line with GDPR and industry best practices.

The Result

The entire infrastructure upgrade was completed without any downtime, enabling the firm to continue operating at full capacity throughout the project.
David Auld & Co Solicitors now benefit from a resilient, high-performing IT environment that is fully compliant, secure, and optimised for long-term scalability. Staff enjoy faster access to files, greater system stability, and improved tools to support client service — all backed by ongoing monitoring and proactive maintenance from One IT.

“It was a smooth, professional experience and now we’re set up for the future.”


David Bawn

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