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Paul Hastings LLP

Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings maintains an excellent reputation for its breadth of capabilities in privacy and data security matters; these include CCPA compliance, incident response counseling and regulatory due diligence on M&A transactions. Particularly noted for its work with major global technology, real estate and entertainment and beauty companies, often regarding adtech, data breaches and class actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings LLP continued to defend Ubisoft, Inc. in a putative class action asserting privacy violations based on Ubisoft’s alleged use of the Meta Pixel tool on its website.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings is skilled in handling complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • They are quick to respond and are continuously evolving alongside emerging technologies, global regulations, and sophisticated threat actors.

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  • The size, depth, and expertise of the Paul Hastings group is excellent. I know that there will be specialists on hand if necessary to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters that face our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Aaron Charfoos
    Band 3Aaron Charfoos

    Aaron Charfoos

    Aaron Charfoos is global co-chair of the data privacy and cybersecurity group and is well regarded by clients for his work litigating various data breaches, privacy and trade secret cases.

    • Aaron is an excellent partner. He handles complex matters with sophistication and but also has commercial awareness that is critical to handling matters for our organization.

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    • Aaron is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but he also thinks practically.

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  • Band 3Michelle Reed
    Band 3Michelle Reed

    Michelle Reed

    Michelle Reed is cochair of the firm's data privacy and cybersecurity group, and has noted experience in cybersecurity matters. She is also often sought out by clients to provide privacy compliance advice.

    • Her expertise is deep into privacy and cyber and she's not flustered easily. She gives levity to situations.

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    • Michelle is an absolute genius who provides business-friendly advice and helps navigate the most challenging situations with ease.

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    • Michelle is very thorough on legal and practical issues.

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