Bio

Cedric Burton co-chairs Wilson Sonsini's global privacy and cybersecurity practice, is the managing partner of the firm's Brussels office, and is a member of the firm's board of directors. He also leads the EU data regulatory practice. Cédric has nearly 20 years of experience assisting technology clients on all matters related to privacy and data protection and cyber security. He helps clients navigate data protection regulations, balancing their business needs and market practice with legal requirements and regulators' enforcement priorities. By doing this, Cédric helps clients innovate and grow while mitigating the risks related to data protection law. Over the years, Cédric has developed a unique expertise, representing companies in high-stakes and complex regulatory investigations in Europe and throughout the world.