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Your business is law. Our business has been shaped for law. We are GBK, your IT partner uniquely dedicated to the legal sector.

The legal sector is like no other.

It takes years of dedicated learning, exceptional knowledge and determination to always be one step ahead. Every minute and every decision matters and maximising reputation and minimising risk informs every decision made.

Technology powers justice, so it’s critical that everything works perfectly. Whether in an office, chambers or law court, an optimised solution can make the difference between case lost or  case won.

Choosing an IT partner that that delivers productivity and positive outcomes now and for the future is key. A partner that’s as dedicated to the legal sector as you are, with the knowledge, know-how and evidence to support every need.

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Transforming the user experience and operational success of the legal sector

GBK delivers IT services that transform the user experience and operational success of Law Firms and Barristers’ Chambers, both day-to-day and in the longer term.

Unlike most IT companies, we understand the highly regulated nature and distinctive culture of the legal sector and their users.

Established in 2008, GBK’ specialist focus has enabled us to become the No. 1 MSP to the legal sector in the UK and Ireland. In 2020, GBK acquired Sprout IT and City Business Solutions (CBS), both of whom specialise in providing services to Barristers’ Chambers, further expanding our legal sector client base and knowledge.

That experience and expertise allows us to create a tailored solution that will maximise the efficient use of fee earners’ time, enhancing productivity and profitability.

"Our services have been uniquely shaped for law, maximising reputation and minimising risk for the clients we support."

Meet Our Board

Nigel Wright , Chief Executive Officer

CEO and founder of GBK, Nigel has worked in legal technology for 15 years, driving the strategy and growth of GBK and building long term mutually beneficial relationships with many of the sector’s key vendors.
Nigel’s focus is on driving a clear value proposition for our clients and on continually innovating our technology and service offering to meet the changing needs of our sector. Well-known and respected within the sector, Nigel is often invited to speak at events and to advise industry bodies on the issues and opportunities facing law firms today.

Mohamed Bakeer , Chief Technology Officer

As CTO, Mohamed is responsible for the overall technology strategy of the GBK business, driving development of services and solutions.
With 16 years’ IT experience he works with our clients to provide advice and guidance, aligning the right technology to achieve tangible business outcomes and give them a competitive advantage. Mohamed’s role involves managing and scaling the technical teams to continuously enhance the quality of solutions and service delivery. The ultimate focus is always a satisfied client.

Mark Lawrence , Chief Financial Officer

Mark is responsible for managing the financial resources we deploy to ensure GBK is shaped for law and making a difference to our law firm and barrister chambers clients, in both the short-term and the long-term.
He started his career at PwC where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He has 12 years’ experience in professional services working with a range of businesses including tech and MSPs. In his previous roles, Mark has helped accelerate the growth of entrepreneurs and PE backed businesses, both in the UK and internationally.

Aaron Naisbitt , Sales Director

Aaron has over 18 years’ experience in the technology sector and has been with GBK for six years, advancing from Sales Manager to Sales Director during this time.
He manages the commercial strategy of the business, overseeing our Sales, Account Management and Marketing teams to drive business growth whilst maintaining exceptional service for our clients. Aaron advises law firms on how to align their technology use with their business strategy, delivering robust and compliant solutions that enable firms to improve productivity and profitability, enable flexible working and mitigate risk.

Mark Fowle , Non-Executive Chairman

Mark facilitates strategic decisions and guides the leadership team in creating a dynamic and exciting environment to attract new talent and encourage our existing team to thrive.
He brings to our board of directors substantial experience in founding and successfully scaling technology businesses. Mark founded a number of ISP/MSPs in the late 1990s and co-founded cloud provider Attenda in 1997.

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Our awards

Compliance standards

ISO 14001:2015

The internationally recognised environmental management system standard. Certificate Number: 232370 (Sprout IT)

ISO 9001:2015

The internationally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard. Certificate Number: 220465 (Sprout IT)

ISO 27001:2013

The internationally-recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems. Registration Number: 19/3091 (GBK)

Vendor accreditations

MICROSOFT PARTNER

We are a Solutions Partner for Modern Work, demonstrating broad capability to help customers boost their productivity and make the shift to hybrid work.

CITRIX PREMIER SERVICE PROVIDER PARTNER

We have been virtualising servers across our client base for many years – unlike many providers, we are certified to do so through a rigorous and auditable selection process. Organisation ID: 50073533.

MIMECAST PREMIER PARTNER

The UK’s First Certified Mimecast Business Partner. We have worked with Mimecast for many years and have outstanding product knowledge and implementation experience.

CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS

This certification demonstrates our commitment to the information security baseline standard when providing secure services and security our customers. Certificate Number: IASME-CEP-003156.

SONICWALL SECUREFIRST – GOLD

We are one of the fastest achievers of the new SonicWall partner program, achieving the top status.

QUALIFIED MULTITENANT HOSTER PROGRAM

We are one of a handful of UK providers who can legitimately offer Office 365 from within a Private Cloud instance. Extending the benefits of private cloud, each user can enjoy a fully installed Office experience across PCs, Macs, Windows tablets, iPad and Android tablets, and most mobile devices.

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