Chris is a corporate attorney who advises companies, investors, and private equity sponsors at the intersection of technology, data, and regulation, with a particular focus on privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
With more than 15 years of experience, Chris is known for helping clients translate complex and rapidly evolving regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions. He counsels organizations ranging from startups and high-growth companies to global enterprises across the technology, health care, consumer products, financial services, and e-commerce sectors.
A core focus of Chris’s practice is guiding clients through the global privacy and AI regulatory landscape, including compliance with the EU GDPR, the expanding patchwork of US state privacy laws (such as the CCPA), and emerging AI governance regimes. He advises on the design and implementation of scalable compliance programs and has deep experience with sector- and data-specific frameworks, including consumer health data (such as the Washington My Health, My Data Act and similar state laws), biometric data (such as BIPA), children’s and education data (COPPA, FERPA), location-based services, AdTech and tracking technologies, and gaming regulations, including sweepstakes and contests.
Chris is a trusted advisor on the technology, data, and AI aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, representing buyers, sellers, and sponsors in domestic and cross-border deals, including platform acquisitions and add-on investments for private equity sponsors. Chris has developed repeat relationships with sponsors, serving as a go-to advisor across multiple portfolio investments. He works closely with deal teams to assess data assets and technology infrastructure, conduct diligence on privacy and cybersecurity risk, and negotiate transaction terms addressing data rights, AI-related issues, and regulatory exposure. In addition, he drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements, including SaaS, software licensing, data licensing and sharing arrangements, outsourcing transactions, and strategic technology partnerships. Chris also advises on data commercialization issues, including data brokers, secondary data uses, and regulatory scrutiny of data aggregation and resale.
Beyond transactions, Chris counsels clients on cybersecurity risk management and operational readiness, including incident response planning, vendor and supply chain risk, and the integration of privacy and security considerations into product development and technology procurement. He also conducts privacy audits and risk assessments and advises on the development of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Chris frequently serves as outside general counsel to emerging and middle-market companies, including private equity portfolio companies, advising founders, executive teams, and boards on commercial strategy, contracting, and growth initiatives in data-driven businesses. He regularly supports PE-backed management teams through growth and operational milestones, including post-acquisition integration and preparation for subsequent transactions.
Prior to joining Mintz, Chris held in-house legal leadership roles at a global technology company and a global consumer products organization, where he oversaw legal, privacy, and enterprise risk management functions, giving him a practical understanding of how regulatory requirements impact business operations.
He is an active thought leader who regularly speaks and writes on developments in privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology law.
viewpoints
NYDFS’ First Cybersecurity Enforcement Action - What Happened and Important Lessons for Organizations
August 12, 2020 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Christopher Buontempo
Zoom to Implement New Security Measures in Deal with NY Attorney General
May 12, 2020 | Blog | By Christopher Buontempo , Nadia Do Canto, Cynthia Larose
Senate COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020: Balancing Privacy with the Pandemic
May 7, 2020 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Christopher Buontempo
NYDFS Issues New Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Cybersecurity Risks
April 20, 2020 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Christopher Buontempo
“When You Promise Security, You Need to Deliver Security”
April 13, 2020 | Blog | By Christopher Buontempo
Zoom Lessons Learned: Vendor Privacy and Security Risks during COVID-19
April 2, 2020 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Christopher Buontempo
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing Cyber Security Risks of Remote Work
March 13, 2020 | Blog | By Christopher Buontempo , Cynthia Larose
UPDATE: WPA Passes Washington State Senate
February 19, 2020 | Blog | By Cynthia Larose, Christopher Buontempo
UPDATE: Analysis of Attorney General Regulations to the CCPA (as Updated February 10, 2020) – Part 1: Notices to Consumers
February 13, 2020 | Blog | By Christopher Buontempo , Cynthia Larose
UPDATED: It’s Déjà vu All Over Again: Washington Privacy Act Fails to Pass
February 4, 2020 | Blog | By Christopher Buontempo , Cynthia Larose
News & Press
Mintz served as legal counsel to Innovius Capital Management in connection with its role as lead investor in the $46 million Series B financing of xCures, an Oakland-based digital health company developing AI-driven solutions for medical record acquisition and analysis.
Mintz Represents AI-Powered Warehouse Robotics Innovator SIMPL Automation in Its Sale to The Home Depot
April 20, 2026
Mintz represented SIMPL Automation, a Massachusetts–based warehouse automation company that develops modular, AI‑powered robotics and automated storage and retrieval systems, in its sale to The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The transaction enables The Home Depot to accelerate supply chain automation while enhancing speed, efficiency, and delivery capabilities for in-demand products across its distribution network.
Mintz Represents Vercept in its Sale to Leading AI Company Anthropic
February 27, 2026
Mintz advised Vercept, a Seattle-based computer-use AI startup, in its sale to Anthropic, the leading AI safety and research company developing frontier-scale models and best known for its Claude family of large language models (LLMs).
Mintz Advises Wavecrest Growth Partners on Acquisition of Dealerware
January 22, 2026
Mintz advised Wavecrest Growth Partners on its acquisition of Dealerware, a leading software platform for dealer fleet and mobility program management, connecting over 60,000 vehicles at nearly 2,000 dealerships and OEMs across the US and Canada.
Mintz Advises Charlesbank on HBox Strategic Growth Investment
December 29, 2025
Mintz advised Charlesbank Capital Partners (Charlesbank), a middle-market private equity firm, on its strategic growth investment in HBox, a leading virtual care platform for specialty practices.
Mintz Advises Philips on SpectraWAVE Acquisition
December 18, 2025
Mintz is pleased to have represented Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, in entering into an agreement to acquire SpectraWAVE, Inc., an innovator in Enhanced Vascular Imaging of coronary arteries, angiography-based physiology assessments, and the use of AI in medical imaging. SpectraWAVE’s intravascular imaging and physiological assessment technologies provide advanced solutions for the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide.
Mintz Elevates Twelve New Partners
December 17, 2025
Mintz announces the elevation of 12 attorneys to its partnership ranks across the US and Canada, effective January 1, 2026. These promotions build on the firm’s growth in 2025, which included 14 lateral partners spanning the firm’s geographies.
Mintz advised Cultivo, a leading platform for developing and operating natural assets at scale, on its acquisition of leading carbon grasslands project developer Kateri.
Mintz Advises VMG on Partnership with Scenthound
October 09, 2025
Mintz represented VMG Partners, a growth equity firm with a two-decade track record of scaling iconic consumer brands, in its partnership with Scenthound, the nation's first and leading dog wellness franchise. VMG’s investment will reinforce Scenthound’s leadership in the pet industry and accelerate its mission of revolutionizing pet care through routine hygiene and wellness.
Mintz Advises Charlesbank Capital Partners on Acquisition of Q6 Cyber
September 15, 2025
Mintz advised Charlesbank Capital Partners, a middle-market private investment firm, on its acquisition of Q6 Cyber, an intelligence and fraud prevention services provider.
Mintz Advises Premier Wealth Advisor Breed’s Hill Capital on Acquisition by Corient
September 12, 2025
Mintz represented Breed’s Hill Capital, a multi-family office overseeing approximately $3.5 billion in assets, in its acquisition by Corient, one of the nation’s leading wealth management firms. The transaction enhances Corient’s footprint in New England and advances its ability to deliver personalized fiduciary wealth management services across the region.
Mintz Advises PHLUR on Acquisition by TSG Consumer
July 29, 2025
Mintz advised PHLUR, a modern fragrance brand recognized for its emotion-led storytelling and accessible positioning, in its acquisition by TSG Consumer, a leading private equity firm specializing in consumer brands.
Mintz represented Quorum Cyber Security, a platform company of Charlesbank Capital Partners, in its acquisition of Kivu Consulting, Inc., a global cybersecurity firm specializing in Incident Response.
How to Maintain Cybersecurity for Your Remote Workers
March 27, 2020
Events & Speaking
The Concept of “Reasonable Security” – What is it and how do you get there?
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