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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation

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Dechert LLP

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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dechert is commended for their capabilities in the data and privacy practice, representing healthcare, technology and financial services clients both domestically and globally. Their skills lie in regulatory investigations and privacy and cybersecurity counselling. They are also praised for their litigation and class action representation in both state and federal courts bought by plaintiffs, the DOJ and state AGs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dechert LLP continued to defend Flo Health Inc., in a privacy class action regarding alleged privacy policy violations.

Strengths

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  • Dechert has legal expertise, understanding of complex issues, ability to provide calmness in a crisis and a laser-focused commitment to client.

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  • They are so very effective and they are not just in legal support, they help manage the whole crisis.

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  • I would underline the knowledge they have is splendid and they are incredibly experienced.

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  • Dechert is a sophisticated law firm, delivering top end advice on very complex and nuanced matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brenda Sharton
    Brenda Sharton

    Brenda Sharton

    Brenda Sharton of Dechert has a very diverse privacy and data security practice with strengths in investigations, litigation and cyber-attack matters. She is managing partner of the Boston office and is the global chair of the firm's cyber, privacy and AI practice.

    • Brenda delivers impeccable advice and results.

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    • Brenda is smart, calm in a crisis and provides outstanding support, guidance and counsel to clients.

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    • She is a seasoned data privacy litigator.

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  • Benjamin M Sadun
    Benjamin M Sadun

    Benjamin M Sadun

    Benjamin Sadun is recognised for his representation of healthcare and technology clients in privacy related class actions. He also exhibits strength in advising his clients on compliance with BIPA, CCPA, CIPA, GDPR as well as AI-related compliance counselling and class actions.

    • What stands out about Ben is his technical understanding of not only the law but how technology operates in reality, he often scrutinizes the technical elements of our case flawlessly.

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    • He has a good technical background and understands the legal and technical perspectives.

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    • Ben is very innovative and tech savvy.

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