BTI Names Hunton Andrews Kurth Among CyberSavvy 16

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March 26, 2020
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has been named to the CyberSavvy 16 in BTI’s inaugural Cybersecurity & Data Privacy report. The firm is among 16 U.S. law firms identified by general counsel and corporate executives as a go-to first responder during a cyberattack or other data privacy crisis, according to BTI.

“Clients tell us the BTI CyberSavvy 16 know what is coming next and can interpret the requirements to help them get where they need to go – with no detours, and maybe a shortcut or two along the way,” the report said. “In addition, the BTI CyberSavvy 16 can simplify even the most complex legal matters and are unwavering in their dedication to clients.”

In a recent interview with Law360, BTI President Michael Rynowecer described cybersecurity and data privacy as one of the fastest growing practices in the country and emphasized the need for companies to remain vigilant during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Law360 further notes: “According to experts, as the virus continues to spread and the majority of the workforce conducts business from home, new opportunities arise for cyber criminals to insert themselves into the process. For instance, cybersecurity lawyers have warned others to watch out for phishing emails from senders pretending to represent health authorities.”

Hunton Andrews Kurth recently launched a Coronavirus (COVID-19) resource center to assist clients prepare for the legal implications of this global health emergency. For information specific to key privacy and cybersecurity considerations, click here

About BTI Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2020

The BTI Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2020 report draws on more than 250 in-depth interviews conducted between Oct. 1, 2019, and March 2, 2020, with top legal decision makers at companies with at least $700 million in revenue from more than 15 industry segments.

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