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Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Freshfield's privacy and security practice leverages its global relations to handle national and cross-border matters regarding data breaches, regulatory investigations, risk management, data fraud, cybersecurity and incident response. Leveraging a bench of former FTC commissioners and investigators, the firm is highly equipped to respond to complex challenges for clients in the technology, financial services and automotive sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields continued to represent CrowdStrike on its acquisition of Adaptive Shield, providing data privacy and security law advice.

Strengths

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They are extremely creative in their approach, they do not give cookie cutter advice.

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They are very available in time-sensitive environments.

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Their roster of attorneys includes numerous former US government officials, federal prosecutors and other subject matter experts. They excel in reaching across the firm to bring the right people into an engagement.

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With Freshfields, I get counseling and advice that is targeted to and includes an understanding of business needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Beth George
4
Beth George
4
Band 4

Beth George is held in high regard for her ability to advise clients on crisis management and preparation. She also leads the firm’s strategic risk and crisis management practice.

Beth consistently provides thoughtful, insightful guidance on privacy and cybersecurity matters and takes the time to translate complex issues into practical recommendations we can readily apply in client projects.

Her familiarity with the industry and the speed with which she came to understand our unique business model demonstrates a deep understanding of the legal landscape and a remarkable commitment to her clients.

I hold Beth in really high regard. She is incredibly commercial and I think this she is so great and attentive with clients.

Beth has excellent expertise, demeanor and interfaces very well with all levels of leadership.

Beth is incredibly good at looking holistically at a matter and providing risk-based options and counseling leading to an outcome that is effective for the business.

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Timothy Howard
5
Timothy Howard
5
Band 5

Timothy Howard, former chief of complex frauds and cybercrime for the US Attorney's office, has an extensive background in privacy and data protection, particularly regarding white-collar crime. He regularly represent companies facing data breaches and internal investigations by the DOJ, SEC and FTC. He currently serves as the firm's global co-head of data and technology practice group.

Tim's responsiveness, clarity, and collaborative approach make him a trusted partner and distinguish him from his peers.

Tim has great connections with the government and is very responsive.

His credibility helps deliver excellent results for clients.

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Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity
Timothy Howard
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Timothy Howard
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Beth George
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Beth George
4
Band 4
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