Characterised by its ‘solid technical background’, the data, privacy and security team at King & Spalding LLP is noted for its threat mitigation work, alongside incident response matters, regulatory investigation defense, and large-scale data breach class action defense. Phyllis Sumner co-heads the team from Atlanta, the firm’s chief privacy officer and a go-to for high-profile data security and privacy incidents. Alongside Sumner are co-heads David Balser, Atlanta-based and recommended for data breach litigation, and government matters group head Zachary Fardon, turned to by clients for government investigation matters and white-collar litigation. Washington DC-based partner Robert Hudock, praised by clients for his ‘straight-forward, practical advice’, advises clients experiencing and preparing for cyber-based attacks, also an area of strength for Elizabeth Adler in Atlanta.
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‘What sets this team apart from most other firms is the solid technical background that is hard to find in the legal community. The cyber attorneys are able to provide tactical advice in investigating an incident or conducting due diligence because they are able to ask the right questions to the technical business teams. ’
‘Robert Hudock has become a go-to because of his approach in providing straight-forward, practical advice. This advice is complemented by his ability to speak the tech lingo that gives him credibility with technical teams. ’
‘High level of expertise and a strong bench of associate talent to support this key area.’
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Phyllis Sumner, David Balser, Zachary Fardon