Peters & Peters

He is always looking ahead to make sure his firm is at the cutting edge of legal technology to maximise fee earning hours in this highly competitive economic climate

Vice President of Sales, OPUS 2

Brian McDonald


IT Director

He is always looking ahead to make sure his firm is at the cutting edge of legal technology to maximise fee earning hours in this highly competitive economic climate

Vice President of Sales, OPUS 2

As IT Director at Peters & Peters, Brian leads the firm’s technology strategy, ensuring secure, efficient, and future-ready systems. With over 20 years of experience in legal technology and infrastructure leadership, Brian specialises in aligning innovative solutions with business goals to drive performance, resilience, and compliance.

Brian has delivered major infrastructure upgrades, introduced cloud-first initiatives, and implemented a Zero Trust security model, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and aligned with the sensitive nature of the firm’s work. With deep institutional knowledge, Brian anticipates needs, adapts quickly to change, and supports teams with technology that enhances efficiency and client service.

 

Working closely with the partnership, Brian ensures that IT strategy supports wider business objectives while maintaining a sharp focus on security, risk management, and user experience. Leading a skilled in-house team and collaborating with trusted partners, Brian delivers reliable, high-performing solutions that support both people and clients.

 

Brian takes pride in fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking IT culture—one that balances innovation with stability and always puts the needs of the firm first.

Contact details

Tel: 020 7822 7777
  • "Brian was extremely professional, very knowledgeable, and he made the process as straightforward as possible" UK&I Sales Director (BT, EE)
  • "He is clearly respected by his team and has an in depth knowledge of IT systems" Technical Architect (Accenture)
  • ITIL and PRINCE 2 Practitioner

    British Computer Society

    LITIG – Legal IT Innovators Group

    2025 Emburse Efficiency Champion

    2021 Apprentice Mentor Award