Tom Muir

Tom is the IT Manager and Senior Associate in the firm and joined the firm in 2001.

As IT Manager, Tom is responsible for the strategy and day-to-day management of the IT Department, IT infrastructure and telephone systems at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors LLP. 

Some of Tom’s duties include:

• IT systems project planning and implementing new projects;
• evaluating user needs and system functionality and ensuring that IT facilities meet these needs;
• planning, developing and implementing the IT budget, obtaining competitive prices from suppliers where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness;
• scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems;
• researching and installing new systems;
• ensuring the smooth running of all IT systems, including anti-virus software, print services and email provision;
• ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to;
• providing secure access to the network for remote users;
• ensuring the security of data from internal and external attack;
• providing users with appropriate support and advice;
• managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems;
• keeping up to date with the latest technologies.

Tom is based at our York office. 

You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn here.