Operating from New York, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is particularly active advising technology, asset management, and retail corporations on data, privacy, and cybersecurity aspects of M&A transactions. The firm also covers incident response, data breach litigation, and enforcement matters. Daniel Ilan leads the team, frequently representing multinational corporations and private equity firms on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology issues involving acquisitions or investments in new technologies and day-to-day compliance. Marcela Robledo provides additional expertise in intellectual property issues, while Jonathan Kolodner regularly advises on anti-corruption and cyber compliance programs. Rahul Mukhi is equipped to handle complex data, privacy, and cybersecurity issues, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and regulator inquiries.
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Key clients
- Alphabet Inc.
- Amundi S.A.
- Autonomy Five
- iCapital
- Keurig Dr Pepper
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- NFL Players Association Trust
- OpenText Corporation
- Solventum
- Somnigroup International
- SpartanNash
- Surescripts
Work highlights
Represented T-Mobile on the significant data privacy aspects of its $4.3 billion acquisition of UScellular’s wireless operations and select spectrum assets, $600 million of Vistar Media, and $175 million acquisition of Blis Holdco Limited.
Advised Alphabet Inc. and OpenText Corporation on Exchange Act reporting obligations with respect to privacy legislation and privacy risks associated with each company’s operations, including the development, deployment, and use of AI technologies.
Represented Somnigroup International in its acquisition of Mattress Firm Group Inc., the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $5 billion.
Practice head
Daniel Ilan
Other key lawyers
Marcela Robledo; Jonathan Kolodner; Rahul Mukhi