Overview
(December 22, 2025, Washington, DC) – Steptoe has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lexology 100: Data, Lexology’s annual guide profiling the world's leading data law firms. The Lexology 100: Data, formerly known as the GDR 100, is the only global ranking that evaluates firms’ capabilities, track records, and market reputations across the full spectrum of data law, including privacy and data protection, AI regulation, online content moderation, cybersecurity, B2B data disputes, and the use of IP and confidentiality frameworks to safeguard proprietary information.
Lexology notes that the 150 firms recognized this year "fully merit the accolade," following a rigorous assessment process focused on firms' depth of practice, major matters, and sustained representation of companies with complex global data needs. The ranking reflects not only personal data work, but also the rapidly growing field of non‑personal data regulation, including AI‑related mandates, online harms laws, and cybersecurity frameworks such as DORA and NIS2.
Steptoe’s inclusion reflects the strength of the firm’s globally integrated platform and deep bench of lawyers advising on the full spectrum of data‑driven legal challenges. The firm counsels leading companies on data protection and privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrency, content management, digital governance, and more. Steptoe delivers a holistic approach – combining public policy insight, compliance counseling, investigations and enforcement response, litigation, and transactional support – to help clients manage risk and seize emerging opportunities.
Read more about the Lexology 100: Data 2026 at Lexology’s website (subscription required).
About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.