Ranking tables
Privacy & Data Security: The Elite | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Baker McKenzie 5 Years Ranked
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 5 Years Ranked
Mayer Brown LLP 3 Years Ranked
WilmerHale 5 Years Ranked- BakerHostetler LLP
- Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Alston & Bird LLP 5 Years Ranked
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 1 Years Ranked
Hintze Law PLLC 5 Years Ranked
Ropes & Gray LLP 5 Years Ranked- Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Loeb & Loeb LLP
- McDermott Will & Schulte
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Covington & Burling LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedThe Covington & Burling team is well versed in domestic and cross-border privacy and data security issues. An adept team providing tailored and sophisticated privacy counsel for clients in industries that include food and drugs, IT, telecoms and healthcare. Possesses additional expertise in big data, digital marketing and financial services. Strong record for helping clients navigate challenging FTC investigations. Handles the risk assessment of third-party platforms, with compliance expertise regarding COPPA. Showcases additional strength in reporting and responding to data breaches.
1 Hogan Lovells US LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedHogan 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.
1 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedHunton 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.
1 Morrison FoersterPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedMorrison 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.
Band 2
2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton has a well-regarded team that is noted for its adept handling of cyber matters, with particular experience with data breach and incident response. Regularly called upon by clients to advise on GDPR and CCPA. Additionally recommended for its transactional expertise, providing a popular choice for M&A due diligence. Able to offer clients a globally integrated service through its international network of offices.
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Privacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDLA Piper has a prominent data security and privacy practice acting for a broad array of clients from emerging growth entities to Fortune 500 companies. Often counsels on the privacy aspects of major M&A transactions. Maintains a fine reputation for its work on consumer class actions, defending matters related to data breaches and cybersecurity advice. Particularly strong in the communications, financial services, technology and insurance sectors, among others. Consulted to provide input to legislators on the evolution of the privacy landscape.
2 Latham & Watkins LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedLatham & 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.
2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedOrrick 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.
2 Perkins Coie LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedPerkins 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.
2 Sidley Austin LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSidley Austin has an excellent practice that is recognized for its litigation strengths and compliance expertise, maintaining a respected incident response and data breach team. Offers advice to clients on a wide array of issues, including big data, cybersecurity and cross-border information flow matters. Broad-ranging sector expertise includes consumer products manufacturing, financial services, retail, technology and transportation. Works with the firm's well-regarded corporate practice, conducting privacy and cybersecurity diligence for M&A.
2 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWilson Sonsini demonstrates impressive capabilities in class actions and government investigations, with particular experience in matters concerning the FTC and state attorneys general. Regularly advises clients on implementing privacy policies and data security compliance. Also well regarded for its expertise in M&A activity with data transfer requirements, and transactions in which data is considered an asset. Noted for its expertise on issues concerning the CCPA, BIPA, COPPA and VPPA whilst boasting international capabilities, handling GDPR. Experienced in matters pertaining to national security, such as handling requests for information under the Foreign Intelligence Act and National Security Letters.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenziePrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedThe Baker McKenzie team continues to provide clients with high-caliber cybersecurity and data protection services both domestically and globally. Singled out for its specific focus on crisis management, performing advisory roles and privacy policy. Known for its excellent handling of privacy matters in the healthcare and financial services industries. Also offers advice on data issues arising during complex transactions and regarded for its international privacy practice, with special strength in cybersecurity.3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGibson, 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.3 Mayer Brown LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMayer Brown has a major practice offering skillful representation across a broad array of privacy issues. It is particularly noted for its expertise in national security matters. Often represents industry-leading technology companies, automotive companies and financial institutions in regulatory compliance, incident response and litigation.3 WilmerHalePrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedWilmerHale is prominent for counseling high-profile, sophisticated clients on cutting-edge privacy and data security concerns. Demonstrates vast experience and knowledge of the Internet of Things, cross-device tracking and big-data initiatives. Sought after for defensive skill in national and regional investigations and compliance issues. Offers strength in healthcare-specific data protection matters, including HIPAA compliance. Extensive experience of advising on the implementation of CCPA, CPRA and GDPR compliance plans.
Band 4
4 Alston & Bird LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAlston & Bird has expertise in advising multinational companies on a variety of data and privacy issues, and demonstrates a sophisticated approach to compliance and data protection. Highly adept in issues regarding cybersecurity, with strength in network intrusions, and maintains a fine track record for its work in class action suits and FTC investigations. Also advises US companies on European privacy law, especially on compliance with the GDPR, in collaboration with the firm's Brussels office.4 Greenberg Traurig, LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedGreenberg 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.
4 Hintze Law PLLCPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedHintze Law is a highly regarded boutique firm, particularly noted for its experience in handling cutting-edge technology and emerging issues impacting information security, such as automatic tracking, biometrics and facial recognition. Well versed in establishing compliance regimes in addition to responding to data breaches and ensuing investigations. Also routinely advises clients on FTC compliance and the ongoing impact of CCPA. Highly regarded by healthcare and biotech clients for advising on relevant data privacy and security laws such as HIPAA and COVID-19 pandemic responses and monitoring.4 Ropes & Gray LLPPrivacy & Data Security: The Elite2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedRopes & 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.