
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
Global Guide 2026 : USA
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Work Highlights
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented Tiffany & Co in international data transfer matters and provided compliance advice with US, EU and China Privacy laws.
Strengths
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The Hunton team are nothing short of terrific. They have tremendous expertise and experience as well as being appropriately pragmatic.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalHunton Andrews Kurth are always responsive and go beyond what is required of them. They make a point to understand the business they advise and the industry generally.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalThe team at Hunton have incredible depth in privacy and data security. Their insights and wide range of expertise enable cutting edge advice. Hunton’s depth of knowledge and global scale is unmatched.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalHunton have broad expertise, deep relationships in data and regulatory communities and pragmatism in addressing a client's barriers to success.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalThe firm provides excellent strategic thinking, reasonable pricing, subject matter expertise, strong work product and client communication.
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Notable Practitioners
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Lisa J Sotto
Lisa Sotto continues to be renowned for her unparalleled skill in responding to data security incidents and breaches of privacy. Lisa is known as the global 'Queen of breach' and she deserves that recognition. She is one of top global privacy and cyber thought leaders in the world.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalLisa Sotto is probably the best data privacy lawyer in the country. She has a deep understanding of data privacy law and she is easy to work with. You can tell that she cares about her clients.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalLisa is definitely a leader in the field.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalClients rely on Lisa's expertise and judgment particularly in highly nuanced areas that take a measured approach in terms of risk profile, strategic matters and potential reputational risk.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalIn addition to the level of expertise, depth and value of service, as well as regulatory sophistication, Lisa brought pragmatism and strategy along with legal advice.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Aaron P Simpson
Aaron Simpson is highly recommended for his ability to combine knowledge of EU and USA regulatory frameworks. Aaron is very effective in handling deep technology issues and meeting urgent deadlines.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalAaron is very commercial in his advice; he understands our business very well and takes into account the difficulties that might come up. He's thoughtful and very creative.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalAaron is fantastic. He is excellent at gauging the business needs or risks and assessing our needs within those contexts. He's responsive and precise.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalAaron is a great and calm lawyer, very responsive and professional.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalAaron is a world class attorney. He has deep expertise, which combined with a practical and commercial mindset makes him an indispensable adviser to have for any complicated or novel privacy matters.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Ann Marie Mortimer
Ann Marie Mortimer has notable strength in handling complex litigation arising from data breaches for clients in the technology space. Ann is a top-notch lawyer, has attention to detail, is very responsive and always one step ahead of opposing counsel.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalI think Ann has a great presence and command and she's a strategic thinker.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalAnn is excellent in all respects.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalAnn is fantastic and good at molding to what their clients want. They listen to me and respond in a way that is helpful.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Brittany Bacon
Brittany Bacon is engaged for her privacy and cybersecurity expertise by clients including financial institutions, household-name brands and high-profile technology companies.
Brittany is top-notch.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalI think Brittany is excellent.
Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobalBrittany is an experienced leader and has excellent depth of knowledge across industries.
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