Hunton & Williams LLP is pleased to announce its 2011 rankings from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500: United States.  The firm maintained its number one ranking in both surveys for its Privacy and Data Security practice.

For the last four years, the firm has held the “Band 1” ranking for Privacy and Data Security by both the Chambers USA and Chambers Global guides.  In its Chambers USA guide, Chambers and Partners recognized the firm’s privacy and data security practice for its “full spectrum of privacy issues including data security breaches, records and information management and legislation compliance.”  Hunton & Williams also received the highest honors for its client service and “commercial awareness.”  In addition, the practice was praised for its connections with regulatory agencies. Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the firm’s Privacy and Data Security practice, was ranked in “Band 1,” and was singled out for her “tremendous wealth of knowledge” and proactive nature in assisting clients.

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Hunton & Williams is pleased to announce its 2010 rankings from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 United States.  The firm was ranked #1 in both surveys for its Privacy and Information Management practice.

Once again, the firm was ranked in "Band 1" for Privacy and Data Security by both the Chambers USA and Chambers Global guides.  Chambers notes, "the team is particularly praised for its international expertise, especially in matters involving the European Union, such as cross-border data transfers."  Clients note that the firm "is a major competitor, especially on data breaches."  In addition, Lisa J. Sotto, partner and head of the firm’s Privacy and Information Management practice, was ranked in "Band 1."  Clients note that she is "doing top-quality work and has a superb level of knowledge."  Read the full news release.