Squire Patton Boggs is recognised for its work in telecom regulatory compliance, data privacy, and global AI. Francesco Liberatore and Andrew Wilkinson lead the practice. Liberatore is noted for advising clients on all facets of competition law- particularly in sectors that are driven by technology and the digital economy- alongside representing companies in investigations before regulatory and competition authorities. Wilkinson assists companies on general commercial matters and their day-to-day business requirements, especially those in the fintech, telecom, AI, and sports industries. Regarding advice on high-value commercial transactions, technology transfer and licensing, as well as business-critical data privacy regulatory problems, David Naylor is a key contact.
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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- ‘Andrew Wilkinson is a first-rate operator. Thoughtful, technical and deeply commercial. He's able to build relationships with the toughest of counterparties to the benefit of our deals.’
Key clients
- Akamai
- Axiom Telecom LLC
Work highlights
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.
Lawyers
Leading partners: IT
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Practice head
Francesco Liberatore; Andrew Wilkinson
Other key lawyers
David Naylor; James Pearson