Could you prove it?
Most law firms believe they are compliant, but could they demonstrate it if their decisions were scrutinised tomorrow?
When a significant incident occurs, regulators, insurers and clients rarely ask what policies existed. They ask what decisions were made, why they were made and what evidence supports them.
In the final webinar of the Chronicle Law and Net-Defence Compliance Series, we explore what happens when compliance is tested under pressure.
What happens when compliance is tested?
This practical session examines the questions regulators, insurers and clients are likely to ask following a significant incident:
- How were risks identified?
- Who made key decisions?
- What evidence exists?
- How effectively did the firm respond?
- Could the organisation demonstrate that it acted appropriately when it mattered most?
Using the Boardroom Test, attendees will assess whether their organisation has the governance, accountability and evidence needed to withstand external scrutiny and demonstrate compliance confidently under pressure.
The webinar will explore how governance, compliance, cyber security and operational resilience work together to support effective decision-making and organisational readiness.
What you will learn
- Why governance becomes particularly visible during periods of disruption.
- The key questions regulators, insurers and clients may ask following an incident.
- Why clear accountability, sound decision-making and reliable evidence matter.
- How compliance, IT, cyber security and operational resilience must work together.
- How to identify governance, accountability and evidence gaps before they become liabilities.
Complimentary resource
All attendees will receive the “Could You Prove It?” Governance & Regulatory Readiness Review, a practical self-assessment tool designed specifically for law firms to help evaluate governance maturity, accountability and organisational readiness.
Your speaker
Debra Cairns, Managing Director of Net-Defence, will deliver this practical session for law firms.
Webinar details
- Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
- Time: 12:00–12:45pm (UK time)
- Format: Live online webinar via Zoom
- Cost: Free to attend