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Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded | USA

USA - Nationwide

The US Privacy and Data Security section covers compliance with a vast array of US federal and state privacy and information management laws. At the federal level, such laws are predominantly sector-specific and include the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). At the state level, a particularly notable area is advice on data security breaches and on the ramifications and requirements of various state data breach notification laws. Such data security breaches can also attract the attention of various state Attorneys General and federal bodies such as the FTC, which can lead to firms being required to represent clients in investigations, enforcement actions or litigation. Work of an international nature can include advising clients with multinational operations on data security issues relating to cross-border transfers of data, such as in large-scale outsourcing transactions involving several countries, and on global or multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance programmes.

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Band 1

  1. Akin
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    Akin
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Akin 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.
  2. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    Arnold & 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.
  3. Crowell & Moring LLP
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    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Crowell & 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.
  4. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
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    Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Eversheds Sutherland has a notable team of expert privacy and cybersecurity lawyers, who routinely advise clients on compliance with state, federal and global laws. Attorneys at the firm also regularly counsel clients on responding to major data breaches, handling related regulatory investigations and litigation.
  5. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Greenberg 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.
  6. Loeb & Loeb LLP
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    Loeb & Loeb LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Loeb & Loeb has a standout practice known for providing high-quality privacy advice to clients on a range of transactional and regulatory matters. Frequently retained to advise on the implementation of regulatory frameworks, including CCPA and GDPR compliance
  7. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
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    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon maintains a fine reputation in the privacy and cybersecurity space, excelling in a wide range of compliance and contentious regulatory matters. Areas of particular expertise include issues emerging from legislation such as BIPA and CCPA, and advising clients on responding to cybersecurity incidents.
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Band 2

  1. Fenwick
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    Fenwick
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Fenwick has a technology-driven practice boasting an impressive track record of handling high-profile FTC regulatory cases and privacy litigation. Attorneys frequently advise clients on compliance with domestic and international legislation including COPPA, CCPA and GDPR.
  2. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has a strong practice with expertise in a broad array of privacy and cybersecurity issues. Displays strengths in guiding clients through the implementation of CCPA and GDPR compliance programs, as well as offering great proficiency in adtech matters.
  3. Goodwin
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    Goodwin
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Goodwin'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.
  4. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Holland & 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.
  5. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Linklaters 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.
  6. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Norton 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.
  7. Paul Hastings LLP
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    Paul Hastings LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    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 companies, often regarding adtech issues.
  8. Reed Smith LLP
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    Reed Smith LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Reed 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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Band 3

  1. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Davis 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.
  2. King & Spalding LLP
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    King & Spalding LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    King & 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. Kirkland & Ellis
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    Kirkland & Ellis
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Kirkland & Ellis' team is highlighted for its ability to handle litigation and investigations related to cybersecurity incidents. The group has further strength in advising clients on privacy and data issues arising from acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures. Its practitioners demonstrate their ability to advise on a plethora of complex privacy regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA and SEC Cybersecurity Rules.
  4. Troutman Pepper
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    Troutman Pepper
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Troutman Pepper 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.
  5. Fieldfisher
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Octillo Law
    Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded
    2024 | Band 3