Combining expertise in regulatory investigations, disputes, privacy counselling and corporate data transactions, the data, privacy and cybersecurity team at Ropes & Gray LLP offers US experience with global reach. Clients in the healthcare sector particularly seek out the team, which has established knowledge regarding the handling of data breaches involving sensitive information. Team head Edward McNicholas, based in Washington DC, has a notable track record supporting clients through regulatory investigations and class action litigation in relation to cybersecurity incidents. Also in DC, Fran Faircloth’s practice includes internet governance matters, and compliance counselling on federal, state, and foreign privacy requirements. Boston-based counsel Kevin Angle advises clients on the data privacy implications of complex corporate transactions. Associates Matthew Cin in Chicago, and Briana Fasone in New York, are also recommended.
Key clients
- Advent International LP
- Advocate Aurora Health Inc
- Alchemee
- America’s Test Kitchen
- Associated Materials / Strategic Value Partners LLC
- TaxAct / Cinven Limited
- EMCOR Group
- Kevin Thompson, former CEO of SolarWinds
- LifeStance Health Inc
- LightEdge
- Securly (Bate v. Securly)
Work highlights
- Represented the former CEO of SolarWinds in SEC proceedings as well as Texas securities and Texas and Delaware derivative actions, stemming from one of the largest data breaches in history.
- Represented Advocate Aurora Healthcare, a non-profit health care system with 26 hospitals, 500 sites of care, and ~75,000 employees, in a complex case involving the use of Meta Pixels on its website.
- Representing TaxAct, in congressional, FTC, state attorney general investigation, and litigation matter arising out of its use of Meta Pixels and other tracking technology on its tax preparation website.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Edward McNicholas