Ranking tables
Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Akin 4 Years Ranked- Arnold & Porter 2 Years Ranked
Crowell & Moring LLP 4 Years Ranked- Greenberg Traurig, LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Loeb & Loeb LLP
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Band 2
Band 3
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 AkinPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedAkin Gump has a significant privacy and cybersecurity practice, with robust experience advising on a broad array of regulatory compliance matters. Particularly renowned for its capabilities in handling breach investigations and related litigation for notable clients.1 Arnold & PorterPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedArnold & Porter is recognized for its substantial and far-reaching practice, which includes advising on national security issues, privacy and other security aspects for government departments and agencies. Well versed in managing data breaches and also noted for its strengths in consumer class action defense in breach litigation. Possesses strength in cybersecurity and cyber advocacy, and adept at addressing healthcare and infant online privacy concerns.1 Crowell & Moring LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedCrowell & Moring has a well-regarded cybersecurity and privacy practice with expertise representing clients in diverse matters, including regulatory compliance, investigations, government enforcement and litigation. Also experienced in tackling complex healthcare privacy issues such as HIPAA compliance, health information technologyand data collection practices related to COVID-19.1 Greenberg Traurig, LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig has a significant practice with great expertise in privacy and cybersecurity issues, in particular CCPA compliance, incident response and class action defense. Acts for a range of major clients, including multinational technology companies, financial institutions and retailers.
Band 2
2 GoodwinPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedGoodwin's practice is particularly strong in providing US and EU-related advice for clients in the healthcare, financial, public services and technology sectors. The team advises on the full scope of privacy and cybersecurity related matters, including those arising from M&A transactions and regulatory investigations.
2 Holland & Knight LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedHolland & Knight is a well-known firm which demonstrates prowess in defending data security litigation, including that emerging from ransomware attacks and privacy law violations. Houses lawyers who routinely advise on a range of federal and state privacy laws, including CCPA compliance.
2 LinklatersPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters has a well-known privacy and cybersecurity team that advises clients on a range of domestic and international privacy issues. It also has noted strength in data breach response and internal investigation actions. The team has experience in advising clients on novel areas of privacy such as adtech.2 Norton Rose FulbrightPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright's privacy and data security group is recognized for its incident response and cyber capabilities. Its global coverage is highly valued by significant clients in need of assistance on cyber attacks and ransomware incidents. The team is also adept at providing privacy compliance advice in line with the CCPA, HIPAA and GDPR.
2 Paul Hastings LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedPaul 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 companies, often regarding adtech issues.
2 Reed Smith LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedReed Smith has a well-established practice that is highly experienced in representing clients in complex FTC proceedings and privacy-related litigation. Additional capability in assisting clients with incident response preparedness and crisis planning. Also routinely sought out for guidance on diverse regulatory issues including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
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3 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDavis Polk's team is highlighted for its ability to handle both litigation and enforcement matters. The group also boasts strength in advising clients on incident response, as well as regulatory compliance. The team's clients stem from a variety of industries, including the technology, financial services and retail sectors.
3 King & Spalding LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedKing & Spalding is rated throughout the market for its ability to handle complex litigation arising from privacy issues, but also offer counsel on the ever-changing regulatory landscape. The team are also notably adept at advising clients on incident response and regulatory investigations by the SEC and FTC.
3 Octillo LawPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedOctillo Law Firm: Legal + Tech is renowned in the privacy and data security space. The group boasts considerable experience in assisting clients in complex cybersecurity incidents. The team is also notably adept at defending clients in class actions and regulatory investigations.
3 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPPrivacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedTroutman Pepper Locke LLP boasts a distinguished team that is notably adept at advising clients in the automotive, technology and retail sectors. The group provides counsel on a number of issues, ranging from the formation of privacy programs to cyber incidents. The practitioners are also experienced in defending clients against allegations of violations of the FCRA.
On 1st January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.