Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Dechert LLP

Peggy Heffner

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Dechert is a global specialist law firm

Dechert LLP

Dechert is a global specialist law firm.
Focused on sectors with the greatest complexities, legal intricacies and highest regulatory demands, we excel in delivering practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters.

Our work is widely recognized. We have 20 standout practices noted by Chambers Global, including global-wide rankings for arbitration, corporate investigations, anti-corruption, investment funds and life sciences. Named Antitrust Team of the Year, Chambers USA commends our “accomplished group” as “routinely sought after to handle some of the most significant litigation and transactions in the antitrust world.” 

In an increasingly challenging environment, clients look to us to serve them in ways that are faster, sharper and leaner without compromising excellence. We developed a first-of-its kind legal project management department, which uses technology, people and processes to drive efficiency and deliver value for our clients.

We are innovators. Dechert ranked #7 in the Financial Times’ Top North American Innovative Law Firms. Financial Times also recognizes us among the Top European Innovative Law Firms and highly commends World Compass, our marketing compliance service, which offers investment firms advice in more than 100 jurisdictions.

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<ul><li>Recent amendments to Russia’s data processing rules require that databases used to process personal information of Russian citizens be located in the Russian Federation, even if the data is maintained by foreign corporations</li><li>LinkedIn is the first international operator to be banned for violation of this localization requirement by the blocking of its services in Russia</li></ul><ul><li>There is a question as to whether Russia’s localization rules could be challenged in the international arena as a potential violation of its WTO obligations</li><li>Companies (including those without a legal presence in Russia) should consider how the law affects their operations in Russia and how to best comply with the localization requirements, or face possible blocking of their internet services in Russia</li></ul>

Recent amendments to Russia’s data processing rules require that databases used to process personal information of Russian citizens be located in the Russian Federation, even if the data is maintained by foreign corporationsLinkedIn is the first international operator to be banned for violation of this localization requirement by the blocking of its services in RussiaThere is a question as to whether Russia’s localization rules could be challenged in the international arena as a potential violation of its WTO obligationsCompanies (including those without a legal presence in Russia) should consider how the law affects their operations in Russia and how to best comply with the localization requirements, or face possible blocking of their internet services in Russia

Decision to Block LinkedIn Demonstrates Russia Government's Commitment to Enforce New "Localization"