Hintze Law and its lawyers have once again been recognized in Chambers & Partners for expertise in Privacy and Data Security in the 2026 Chambers Global Guide. These recognitions include Hintze Law’s fifth year being ranked as an Elite Law Firm for Privacy and Data Security as well as the firm’s third year receiving recognition for Privacy and Data Security: Healthcare.
Sam Castic, partner, and chair of the firm’s Retail Group, and co-chair of the Cybersecurity and Breach Response Group and FinTech + Financial Services Group has been recognized individually for the first time in Chambers & Partners Global Privacy & Data Security: Privacy category for his expertise in privacy and data security.
In its review, Chambers quoted a client as responding, “Sam Castic is highly regarded for his practical strategies regarding privacy programs, data processing and security, AI and transfer agreements. He counsels clients from a range of sectors including, retail, e-commerce, technology, social media and fintech.”
Sam has previously been recognized by Chamber’s in its USA Nationwide rankings for Privacy & Data Security.
Susan Hintze, co-managing partner, and Mike Hintze, member partner, have also been individually recognized for their privacy and data security law expertise. Susan and Mike have each been ranked for seven years in the Chambers & Partners Global Privacy & Data Security: Privacy category.
In Chambers’ review, clients are quoted as saying “Mike's extensive experience in-house makes his counsel not only expert but practical, risk-based, and actionable. He isn't afraid to weigh in and say what he would do in my shoes.” And with regards to Susan, “Her experience across a range of companies, keen awareness of the regulatory environment and ability to distil complex topics into guidance make her an exceptional privacy and data security lawyer.”
Hintze Law is pleased to be recognized again as an Elite Law Firm for Privacy and Data Security. Clients described Hintze Law to Chambers & Partners as having “experts who are in house experienced advisers and a fantastic client base that enables them to benchmark. They are able to distil complex matters into tangible and proportionate step”
In the Healthcare privacy and data security space, Hintze Law’s clients praise the firm’s Healthcare and Biotech team, led by partner Mike Hintze, saying, “The firm hires experts in the field with quality industry experience who understand privacy law academically and pragmatically.” The team works with biotechnology, medical device, AI & digital health, and consumer wellness companies, as well as data analytics and machine learning platforms that work with health information.
Founded in 2014, Hintze Law has been honored to receive accolades showcasing the firm’s expertise and client service on privacy, data security, and AI matters. The firm and lawyers have been ranked for years by peers and colleagues as among the top legal professionals in privacy. Achievements include recognition in Chambers’ USA Privacy and Data Security rankings, the Legal 500’s U.S. Cyberlaw rankings, Best Law Firms local and national rankings, and Global Data Review’s GDR 100 as one of the world’s best data law firms.
Hintze Law PLLC is a Chambers-ranked and Legal 500-recognized, boutique law firm that provides counseling exclusively on data protection. Hintze attorneys and data consultants support technology, ecommerce, advertising, media, retail, healthcare, and mobile companies, organizations, and industry associations in all aspects of AI, privacy, and data security