Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is highly knowledgeable of the privacy and data security issues surrounding major M&A transactions across industries. The firm is also well-versed in providing support in incident response, data breach litigation, enforcement actions and corporate governance. Working from the New York office, practice head Daniel Ilan specializes in data, AI and tech transactions for major multinational corporations and private equity firms. Marcela Robledo is based in San Francisco and maintains expertise in data privacy for tech companies. Melissa Faragasso brings experience in AI-related matters, while New York-based Rahul Mukhi focuses on cybersecurity issues, from data breach and ransomware attacks to regulator inquiries. Also in New York, Jonathan Kolodner supports clients in cyber compliance programs.
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Profile

Key clients

  • American Express
  • Amundi S.A.
  • Atlassian
  • FullBeauty Brands, Inc.
  • Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC
  • GMO-Z.com Trust Company Inc.
  • Ionic Digital Inc.
  • Miami International Holdings Inc.
  • Midjourney
  • NFL Players Association Trust

Lawyers

Practice head

Daniel Ilan

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Kolodner; Rahul Mukhi; Marcela Robledo; Melissa Faragasso