Led by Cédric Burton, the practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati ‘excels in handling high-stakes regulatory investigations, representing clients in complex cases across multiple jurisdictions’. The team leverages deep expertise across privacy and data protection laws, as well as evolving EU regulations. GDPR compliance is a focus of the team, along with handling data protection authority investigations and managing cybersecurity issues for a range of leading clients. Yann Padova is a key member of the team, working across both the Brussels and French offices. Laura De Boel and Nikolaos Theodorakis are also noted.
Testimonials
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‘Cédric Burton’s practice at Wilson Sonsini stands out for its deep expertise in EU data protection law and global regulatory issues. The team excels in handling high-stakes regulatory investigations, representing clients in complex cases across multiple jurisdictions. With a strong focus on GDPR compliance, international data transfers, and cybersecurity, they offer tailored solutions to their clients.’
‘The individuals in Cédric Burton’s practice stand out for their deep expertise in EU data protection law, forward-thinking approach, and client-centric focus. They combine technical and legal knowledge to provide comprehensive, pragmatic solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenges.'
Key clients
- Trüata
- Wattpad
Work highlights
- Advised Wattpad on its GDPR compliance program.
- Advising a range of clients on the new European digital acts, including the Digital Market Act (DMA), the Digital Service Act (DSA), the Data Act, and the EU AI Act.