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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'The team at Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its exceptional responsiveness, deep regulatory insight, true breadth of international coverage, and pragmatic approach to complex cross-border telecoms and digital regulation.'
‘Squire Patton Boggs has developed a deep understanding of our business, getting closer to us than any other law firm. This is especially the case in the fields of IT and Telecoms.’
'The team at Squire Patton Boggs 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.'
‘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.’
‘They have in-depth and broad global knowledge of telecoms matters as well as required connections.’
Key clients
- Akamai
- Axiom Telecom LLC
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Caterpillar
- Commify
- Cognosphere Pte
- DT Economics
- Ericsson
- Kerridge Commercial Systems
- IT and Cloud Solutions
- IBM
- Maltego Technologies
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.
Advised Zoom regarding product and feature development, as well as regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised Aston Martin Lagonda on all legal aspects of the launch of new connected high-performance vehicles across multiple jurisdictions.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Francesco Liberatore; Andrew Wilkinson
Other key lawyers
David Naylor; James Pearson