Squire Patton Boggs offers cross-practice expertise to a diverse client base spanning the media, tech, and telecoms sectors. The group is jointly led by Andrew Wilkinson , Francesco Liberatore and David Naylor. Wilkinson brings deep experience in cloud infrastructure, complex licensing arrangements and IP-led system implementations across multiple jurisdictions. Liberatore, who is qualified in both the UK and Italy, routinely advises on regulatory and competition issues in the telecoms space, including for digital operators. Naylor focuses on supporting high-growth and disruptive companies navigating commercial and strategic challenges. Robert Lister joined the team from Ropes & Gray LLP in August 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team at SPB are highly skilled technology lawyers with good industry knowledge. They are pragmatic, effective, reliable and consistent. They deliver high quality work and are technically adept at contract drafting and negotiation.'
- 'James Pearson has good industry knowledge and sound judgement. He is responsive, pragmatic, solutions-focused, efficient, reliable and consistent. He delivers clear and concise legal advice and our business stakeholders love working with him.'
Key clients
- Akamai
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Avaya
- Caterpillar
- The Brand Tech Group
- Clear Channel
- Ericsson
- Etisalat
- GSMA
- Live Nation.
- MiQ
- NTT Communications
Work highlights
Advised Aston Martin on all data privacy matters relating to the development and international launch of its new connected vehicles across more than 50 countries with reported sales revenues of c. $2.13 billion in 2024.
Advised e& on an agreement for the landing of 2Africa, a record-breaking subsea cable project which will increase digital connectivity for approximately 3 billion people.
Advised DataCore, an award-winning pioneer in software-defined storage on a broad range of UK, EU and US commercial, data privacy, AI, and disputes related matters including advising on the company’s international commercial contracting arrangements.
Practice head
David Naylor; Andrew Wilkinson; Francesco Liberatore
Other key lawyers
Robert Lister; Jams Pearson