LAWYER PROFILE
Alexander Southwell

Alexander Southwell

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Alexander (Alex) Southwell is a leading technology-focused litigator and investigations lawyer. Top global companies rely on Alex to handle investigations, regulatory defense, and litigation related to a wide range of privacy, data security, information technology and governance, trade secrets, computer fraud, advertising and marketing practices, and consumer protection issues. He also regularly handles white-collar and securities enforcement defense matters and complex, high-profile internal investigations. As one client noted, “Alex is tremendous. If you’ve got an issue that is a paramount crisis and going to break the company, Alex is who you should turn to. He is top-notch, savvy, and he understands what you need.”

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Privacy & Data Security: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Alexander Southwell represents clients on myriad privacy and data security matters, notably including cybersecurity. His practice is focused on contentious issues, class actions and regulatory investigations and frequently sees him representing household names in enforcement actions.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Alexander Southwell practices at the intersection of white-collar criminal, cybersecurity and privacy law, handling notable criminal trials while offering further expertise in internal and external investigations.

Strengths

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  • He anticipates issues before they arise, provides clear and pragmatic guidance, and tailors his advice to our business and risk posture.

    Privacy & Data Security: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Alex brings a thoughtful, steady approach to complex privacy and cybersecurity matters, consistently delivering clear, actionable guidance that we can rely on.

    Privacy & Data Security: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Alex is a very experienced and excellent lawyer when it comes to government investigations.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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