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Privacy & Data Security: Litigation | Global

USA

The Privacy & Data Security: Litigation rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

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Band 1

  1. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a highly regarded privacy and cybersecurity offering with notable strength in contentious matters. Regularly represents household-name companies in the technology sector in defending class action privacy lawsuits. Thoroughly experienced in acting for clients in major regulatory enforcement proceedings and investigations.
  2. Latham & Watkins LLP
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    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Latham & Watkins has a notably strong privacy breach and litigation shop with additional compliance capabilities. Serves a clientele of both emerging and established companies in data-heavy industries, including adtech and social media. Seasoned in guiding clients through substantial enforcement proceedings brought by regulators.
  3. BakerHostetler LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1
  4. Cooley LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 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.
  2. Morrison Foerster
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    Morrison Foerster
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Morrison Foerster is a market-leading data security and privacy firm, offering the full suite of privacy law services, including data breach notification and enforcement. Well versed in creating tailored privacy policies for clients. Possesses significant experience advising on FTC and state privacy regulatory compliance matters. Works with notable established and emerging life sciences and technology companies. Often provides counsel to clients on the privacy aspects of major M&A transactions.
  3. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Orrick Herrington has an impressive integrated practice and it offers clients the full gamut of services across privacy and data security from advisory and regulatory compliance to high-profile litigation and enforcement. Growing team with the ability to act for clients on national and international mandates, tapping into the firm's global network. Particularly adept at advising clients in the technology and education sectors in addition to clients in the financial services industry. Extensive experience advising clients on FTC-related matters.
  4. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Perkins Coie has an experienced group that excels in matters pertaining to cross-border data transfer and also provides counsel on global strategies for compliance with data protection laws. Maintains particular expertise in requests for information work and is also adept at advising on data breach issues, including matters with national security implications. Represents clients from a range of sectors, including information technology, telecommunication and consumer product manufacturing. Noted for substantial strength in the representation of companies in government investigations and class actions.
  5. Ropes & Gray LLP
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    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  6. Hausfeld LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2
  7. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Greenberg Traurig has a significant practice with great expertise in privacy and cybersecurity issues, in particular CCPA compliance, incident response, internal investigations and class action defense. Acts for a range of major clients, including multinational technology companies, financial institutions and retailers.

  2. Hogan Lovells
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    Hogan Lovells
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells remains one of the country's preeminent privacy and data security practices. A highly talented roster of attorneys advising clients on major data breaches and complex policy matters across a multitude of industries, including retail, automotive and media. Particular expertise in healthcare privacy issues such as HIPAA compliance, wearable technology and medical data cyber-attacks. Additionally capable in a regulatory capacity, especially relating to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), working in conjunction with the firm's European offices. Skilled at representing clients in investigations conducted by the FTC and other enforcement bodies.
  3. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Hunton Andrews Kurth boasts a dedicated data breach group with a wealth of experience handling high-stakes cyber events. Maintains an excellent reputation for its information governance practice. Also sought after for international data transfer, privacy compliance and regulatory investigations expertise. Operates across numerous industries including technology, consumer products, healthcare, retail and financial services. Noted proficiency on cybersecurity risks associated with blockchain technology in addition to the GDPR and CCPA regulations.
  4. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
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    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Quinn Emanuel has a dedicated litigation practice representing clients across the technology, digital advertising, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications and finance industries The firm is extremely adept at handling complex investigations, cyberattacks, class actions and data breaches.

  5. McDermott Will & Schulte
    Privacy & Data Security: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3