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 Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Privacy & Data Security: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Privacy & Data Security: The Elite - USA

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What the Team is Known For
Perkins Coie has an experienced group that excels in matters pertaining to cross-border data transfer and also provides counsel on global strategies for compliance with data protection laws. Maintains particular expertise in requests for information work and is also adept at advising on data breach issues, including matters with national security implications. Represents clients from a range of sectors, including information technology, telecommunication and consumer product manufacturing. Noted for substantial strength in the representation of companies in government investigations and class actions.
Strengths

Perkins' lawyers are not only smart, but they're personable and tend to the relationship with their client. Perkins Coie attracts great work so the lawyers have great experience.

They are very commercial, especially on the e-commerce side. They are more innovative in that space than other firms we have worked with. One of the best strengths is that they are so coordinated.

Perkins Coie have deep, nuanced understanding of our business and how the law can apply to it. They understand our legal risk profile and are creative with their solutions to help us succeed.

Notable practitioners
James Snell
James Snell has a well-rounded privacy practice. He has expertise in COPPA and CCPA-related matters and is often sought out by clients to represent them in emerging areas such as session replay litigation.

James is a consummate expert, is super knowledgeable and goes out of his way to understand business.


Janis Claire Kestenbaum
Janis Kestenbaum is highly experienced in advising on the navigation of consumer protection regulations in a privacy context.

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