FinTech Legal: Data Protection & Cyber Security

Hunton Andrews Kurth leads the market on data protection and cybersecurity matters. Its experts are often called upon to provide guidance on regulatory compliance, as well as develop governance programmes. Its clients include global technology platforms, financial institutions and FinTechs.

"Hunton Andrews Kurth is top-notch and has depth at different experience levels to staff complex matters."

"Hunton provides very thorough guidance with respect to complex matters. The firm's attorneys generally have a breadth of experience resolving nuanced issues, especially where the regulatory guidance is not proscriptive. They are adept at helping clients assess risk and make informed decisions."

"The team is large with a good mix of experience levels. They have lawyers from different practice groups who work seamlessly."

Hunton Andrews Kurth represented Quontic Bank, a US-based digital bank, in capital raising and planning, regulatory issues, corporate matters and privacy and cybersecurity matters.

Lisa Sotto heads the firm's privacy and cybersecurity practice. Sotto offers significant expertise in data breach response and consumer data issues to US as well as international clients. "In the data security and privacy realm, Sotto is top of the class." "Lisa is one of the top attorneys in cybersecurity and privacy in the country." "She is one of the very founding individuals in this space. Whether in FinTech or privacy matters, it is hard to take away from the fact that she is outstanding."