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Clifford Chance advises Guideline on data privacy, cybersecurity, IP and technology matters in its acquisition by Gusto

August 29, 2025

Clifford Chance advises Guideline on data privacy, cybersecurity, IP and technology matters in its acquisition by Gusto

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Guideline, a California-founded fintech company that offers an online platform for managing employer-sponsored retirement plans, on data privacy, cybersecurity, IP and technology matters in its acquisition by Gusto.

Tech partner Devika Kornbacher, who is Co-Chair of Clifford Chance's Global Tech Group, led the team along with partners Megan Gordon, Co-Head of US Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Violetta Kokolus, US Head of IP, and associates Brian Yin and Xanadu Halkias. They were assisted by partner José García Cueto.

"We are pleased and proud to help Guideline execute this important transaction," Kornbacher said.