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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Ropes & Gray’s privacy & cybersecurity practice has long been ranked as a leader by Chambers USA, Chambers Global and The Legal 500, and has been named a “Privacy & Consumer Protection Group of the Year” by Law360 five times. From managing complex global privacy and data protection advisory matters, to responding effectively to litigation and regulatory investigations stemming from security incidents and alleged privacy violations, Ropes & Gray is a leader in helping clients navigate the increasingly complex legal landscape surrounding privacy and cybersecurity.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/Privacy-and-Cybersecurity.aspx

Chambers Review

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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray has a well-regarded data security team boasting capabilities in both regulatory compliance and breach response. Works with household-name clients across a range of industries, with notable strength in the private equity, pharma and leisure sectors. Often turned to for assistance with diverse privacy legislation, including GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA compliance. Also widely regarded for its strength in data breach litigation and representing hospitals, health systems, medical device and pharma companies in healthcare privacy and data security matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray LLP represented LifeStance in responding to a putative class action alleging claims of information sharing for advertising purposes.

Strengths

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  • I would recommend Ropes & Gray as they are efficient, thoughtful, helpful and the right balance of conservative approach and defense orientation.

    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Ropes & Gray are not only unmatched experts in the field, but wonderful strategic partners and generally fun to work with. Unmatched on complex issues and always quick to respond.

    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

  • Ropes efficiently deliver practical advice. I consistently receive value from their advice, they are explicit about expectations and meet deadlines. They understand the business context and drivers.

    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

  • They have a lot of healthcare expertise, especially as it intersects with litigation and I have been very pleased with their work in that regard.

    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

  • An exceptionally and talented group of attorneys who provide timely, great insights and guidance as needed.

    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward R McNicholas
    Edward R McNicholas

    Edward R McNicholas

    Edward McNicholas' practice incorporates both counseling and litigation, including investigations conducted by enforcement entities. Able to assist in privacy and cybersecurity matters across the globe, he has an extensive clientele list which includes technology companies, pharma companies, financial institutions, healthcare providers and e-commerce retailers.

    • Ed is a super guy and I think the world of him. He is very responsive and timely and gets involved immediately if the need arises. He drops whatever he is doing when a client needs immediate service.

      Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Ed's really great, really knowledgeable. He's a very respected member of the cybersecurity field.

      Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Edward is the best of the best.

      Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Ed is responsive, smart and efficient.

      Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal
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  • Fran Faircloth
    Fran Faircloth

    Fran Faircloth

    Fran Faircloth represents clients in complex data privacy, cybersecurity matters and related class actions. Well-versed in handling data breaches and incident responses.

    • Fran is very business-savvy, she is very knowledgeable and she is very responsive.

      Privacy & Data Security: Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Fran is really, really good at cyber and privacy issues, also incident response issues.

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