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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Privacy & Data Security: Litigation

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates offers a sophisticated practice in privacy and data security, representing Fortune 500 clients in nationwide data breach class actions and high profile litigations bought under BIPA, CPPA and VPPA. They also advise clients in domestic investigations bought by the FTC, SEC, DOJ and state AG's as well as global investigations. They are also adept in guiding cyber breaches and incident preparedness.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates continued to represent Flagstar Bank in connection with two nationwide data breach class actions with one related to a ransomware attack on the bank that impacted customer data.

Strengths

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  • Skadden is available, responsible, pragmatic and commercial.

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  • Skadden has brought mental clarity and finesse to a very complex area of the law.

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  • Skadden has provided excellent support on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters that required specific expertise and knowledge of the greater regulatory environment.

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  • They are incredibly thoughtful, always willing to help and bring industry knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • William Ridgway
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    William Ridgway

    William Ridgway is co-head of the firm's global cybersecurity and data privacy practice. He has an esteemed practice, representing major clients in the financial and technology industry in incident responses, nationwide data breach class actions, privacy and data security investigations and litigations bought by plaintiffs and regulatory bodies.

    • He provides practical advice and critical feedback to clients facing serious privacy issues with significant consequences.

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    • He is extremely practical and can weight the risk of different options in ways other aren't able to.

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    • I trust his judgment and ability to help guide the organization through complex matters, as well as his exceptional ability to see around the corner to what may be coming next.

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    • William has incredibly knowledge in this subject. He is very kind and easy to work with.

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    • He has been a real voice of reason and is just a very upbeat, reasonable partner.

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  • David Simon
    David Simon

    David Simon

    David Simon of Skadden is experienced in dealing with a wide range of cybersecurity issues, including assessing incident response plans and responding to large ransomware attacks. He serves as co-head of the firm's global cybersecurity and data privacy practice.

    • David is super innovative and very calm in a crisis.

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    • David gives clients confidence and top level advice that is contextually appropriate.

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