Epiq Acquires Canopy to Internalize Data Breach Response
Epiq acquired Canopy to bring data breach response software capabilities in-house.
Why it matters: This acquisition marks Epiq's strategic shift from external partnerships toward fully internalized data breach response. The move signals growing consolidation in legal services addressing cyber incident response and compliance.
- Epiq announced Canopy acquisition on September 25, 2026.
- Epiq previously partnered with breach response tech companies but now internalizes those capabilities.
- In October 2025, Epiq acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions, enhancing cyber incident response.
- Epiq has made 16 total acquisitions, including Tenor Legal and LitLingo in 2026.
On September 25, 2026, Epiq announced its acquisition of Canopy, a provider of data breach response software. This acquisition ends Epiq’s prior approach of partnering with third-party data breach response technology providers, bringing those capabilities fully in-house.
Scott Berger, Senior Vice President of eDiscovery Managed Service and Cyber Solutions at Epiq, stated, "This acquisition will not only strengthen and enhance our operational capabilities but also will deliver an expanded experience and new products for our clients at competitive prices." The acquisition complements Epiq’s prior cyber security expansion moves, such as the October 2025 purchase of First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC, which improved Epiq's cyber incident response services across multiple regions.
According to company data, Epiq has completed 16 acquisitions to date. Notable recent acquisitions include Tenor Legal in July 2026 and LitLingo in March 2026. This series of acquisitions highlights Epiq's trend toward growing its in-house legal tech capabilities, particularly in cybersecurity and breach response.
David Vizzi, Vice President of Cyber Notification Solutions at Epiq, emphasized his commitment to this growth, saying, "I am looking forward to continuing this tradition and helping grow the Epiq Cyber Incident Response team." While specific financial terms and integration details for Canopy’s technology have not been disclosed, the acquisition clearly signals increased industry consolidation and a broader expansion of Epiq’s legal services portfolio addressing data breaches and compliance challenges.
By the numbers:
- 16 — total acquisitions by Epiq to date
- October 2025 — acquisition of First Watch Data Breach Solutions
- July 9, 2026 — acquisition of Tenor Legal