Competition investigations, subsidy control mandates, and national security matters are all regular workstreams for Squire Patton Boggs‘ competition team. Diarmuid Ryan heads up the group, providing extensive experience acting before the CMA, European Commission, and other competition authorities. Francesco Liberatore pairs leading competition expertise with a deep sectoral understanding of the digital markets and communications spaces. Sam Hare is also recommended.
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  • ‘Squire Patton Boggs has a well-respected team.’

  • ‘Francesco Liberatore really stands out as a great lawyer, great guy, and a real fighter for his clients.’

Key clients

  • Akamai
  • Altrad

Work highlights

Obtaining unconditional clearance for Tereos in the CMA’s merger control investigation of the proposed sale of its business to T&L Sugars Limited.
Practice head

Diarmuid Ryan

Other key lawyers

Francesco Liberatore; Sam Hare