Mayer Brown partners Christian Fabian, Stephen Lilley and Lei Shen, located in the United States, focus on data privacy and cybersecurity issues in M&A transactions.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
2018 INSIGHT: Missiles, Malware and Merger Management: Why Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Matter to M&A Practitioners—Part IV
By Joseph A. Castelluccio on
Bylined article by Corporate & Securities partner Joe Castelluccio (New York).
Five Questions for General Counsels Regarding Cybersecurity Due Diligence
By Joseph A. Castelluccio & Nina Flax on
Posted in Cybersecurity, Privacy / Data Protection
Whether it comes in the form of a cyber attack to your network or a consumer privacy enforcement action brought by a state regulator, no organization is immune from the risks that come from processing and securing sensitive personal and commercial data. Conducting a due diligence process that addresses privacy and security risks is necessary…
INSIGHT: Missiles, Malware and Merger Management: Why Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Matter to M&A Practitioners—Part III
By Joseph A. Castelluccio on
Posted in Data Transfers, Privacy / Data Protection
Bylined article by Corporate & Securities partner Joe Castelluccio (New York).
INSIGHT: Missiles, Malware and Merger Management: Why Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Matter to M&A Practitioners—Part II
By Joseph A. Castelluccio on
In the first installment of this series, I described some reasons why cybersecurity and data privacy issues should be front of mind for M&A practitioners. In this installment, I will talk about the ways that an acquirer’s—and a target company’s—compliance programs can play a significant role in the success of a merger or integration.
INSIGHT: Missiles, Malware and Merger Management: Why Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Matter to M&A Practitioners—Part I
By Joseph A. Castelluccio on
What does a nuclear missile accident have in common with a cybersecurity or data privacy issue in a
merger or integration? While it is easy to see that most people would prefer not to encounter either of them, in both situations, small missteps can lead to wide-ranging and potentially catastrophic consequences. As an M&A practitioner,…