Principle Networks, a network services provider, has partnered with international commercial law firm Hill Dickinson to modernize its network and security infrastructure, supporting its global growth strategy.

As part of the collaboration, Principle Networks will oversee a phased migration and replacement of Hill Dickinson’s Wide Area Network (WAN) and security framework. The transition will introduce an advanced internet-based Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) alongside a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) zero-trust security model, enhancing security and connectivity.

With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, including 200 partners and legal directors, Hill Dickinson is a premier UK commercial law firm with offices in the UK, mainland Europe, and Asia. The firm provides legal expertise across various industries, handling transactional, advisory, and dispute resolution matters on a global scale.

Keith Feeny, Chief Technology Officer at Hill Dickinson, said: “As a growing UK and international law firm, we recognised that our current IT infrastructure required upgrading. We wanted a network that reduced complexity and could provide solid foundations for delivering on-premise and cloud services, now and in the future. Principle Networks understood our goals and, more importantly, were fully aligned with our growth, agility and innovation objectives, which made them the ideal partner.”

As specialists in designing and implementing scalable, agile and future-proofed cloud-based networks for mid-large enterprises, Principle Networks works across all sectors, including legal, retail, logistics, social housing, automotive, financial services, IT and local government.

Keith Feeny continued: “From the moment we met with Principle Networks we could tell they shared our vision and could support our long-term digital strategy. They’ve designed a network capable of growing and evolving with the business and delivering a consistent user experience globally. We’re excited for the future and look forward to working with Russell and the team.”

Throughout the partnership, Principle Networks will deliver a co-managed service offering 24-hour support services across the new SD-WAN and SASE infrastructure and the firm’s Local Area Network (LAN) and Wi-Fi estate.

Russell Crowley, co-founder at Principle Networks, said: “Network accessibility and security are critical within the legal sector. Having a robust, secure infrastructure is central to gaining the trust of clients and staff. As a business, we share Hill Dickinson’s core values of innovation, collaboration, trust and respect. We’re proud to have been chosen as their IT partner and look forward to a long and successful partnership.”