Press Release

Cooley Ranked Among Top Cyber + Data Privacy Law Firms in Global Data Review’s GDR 100

Second annual ranking also notes four Cooley partners as leading individuals
December 13, 2021

London – December 13, 2021 – Cooley has been named among the 25 Elite firms in Global Data Review’s second annual edition of the GDR 100, which identifies and profiles the world’s best data law firms. The Elite ranking is the highest level awarded by GDR. Partners Ann Bevitt, Travis LeBlanc, Mike Rhodes and Patrick Van Eecke were further identified as leading individuals.

The GDR 100 examines not only law firms’ privacy and data protection capabilities, but also their work on all other kinds of data law – including data localization, business-to-business disputes about data acquisition and breach responsibility, antitrust, the use of IP and confidentiality laws to protect proprietary data, and more.

In a profile about Cooley, GDR wrote, “Cooley looks at data holistically. While its main practice for these purposes is cyber/data/privacy, the Palo Alto-headquartered firm is one of the best in the world at handling all aspects of technology law – including data privacy, soft and hard IP and tech transactions. Cooley sees data as sitting at the hub of the technology wheel, and advises clients on how to navigate its spoke.” It also goes on to highlight some of Cooley’s work – past and ongoing – stating, “if there’s a high-profile privacy dispute in the US, there’s a good chance that Cooley will be involved.”

Cooley’s cyber/data/privacy practice is a cross-functional, integrated team of lawyers in the US, Europe and Asia spanning the spectrum of advisory, transactional, regulatory and litigation matters involving privacy, cybersecurity and data governance. Its blog, cyber/data/privacy insights, provides proactive legal insight and analysis on the full range of cybersecurity, data protection and privacy issues.

About Cooley LLP

Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation, where innovation meets the law.

Cooley has 1,500 lawyers across 17 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe.


This content is provided for general informational purposes only, and your access or use of the content does not create an attorney-client relationship between you or your organization and Cooley LLP, Cooley (UK) LLP, or any other affiliated practice or entity (collectively referred to as “Cooley”). By accessing this content, you agree that the information provided does not constitute legal or other professional advice. This content is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction and you should not act or refrain from acting based on this content. This content may be changed without notice. It is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up to date, and it may not reflect the most current legal developments. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Do not send any confidential information to Cooley, as we do not have any duty to keep any information you provide to us confidential. This content may be considered Attorney Advertising and is subject to our legal notices.