One of the world’s most comprehensive legal platforms launches today as Squire Sanders and Patton Boggs combine to create Squire Patton Boggs. Squire Patton Boggs draws together the heritage, strength, reputation and resources of the legacy firms to create a new, integrated law firm with unparalleled local connections and global influence.
The combined firm offers clients one of the legal industry’s most robust offerings with over 1,500 lawyers spanning 44 offices in 21 countries. This places Squire Patton Boggs among the top 25 firms globally in terms of lawyer headcount, and eighth by number of countries occupied, as per The American Lawyer 2013 Global 100. The firm also ranks as one of the top 10 largest firms in Washington DC and among the largest in the United States.
“We are gratified by the enthusiasm and support our people and clients have shown since announcing this combination,” said Jim Maiwurm, Squire Patton Boggs Chair and Global CEO. “We have brought together some of the industry’s most talented professionals to create a firm with unmatched global resources and connections.”
“Bringing together these firms not only changes the landscape in Washington DC, but also in the global legal community,” said Thomas H. Boggs, Squire Patton Boggs Chairman Emeritus. “The influence and reach we have brought together is a powerful combination few firms are able to match.”
“Squire Patton Boggs presents a compelling proposition to our clients and the broader marketplace at a time when the lines between business, law and politics have all but disappeared. We have unbridled enthusiasm for the future of our firm and the doors this combination opens for us and our clients.” said Squire Patton Boggs Chairman-Elect Mark Ruehlmann, who will become Chair and Global CEO on January 1, 2015, when Jim Maiwurm’s term expires.
“As the world becomes more interconnected and regulatory environments become more complicated to navigate, it is increasingly important to be able to offer advice across multiple locations,” said Ed Newberry, Squire Patton Boggs Global Managing Partner – Regulatory and Policy Solutions. “This combination uniquely positions us to provide clients with a seamless offering anywhere, and in any area of law, they may have needs.”
“We are now looking at a future where we are uniquely placed to achieve positive outcomes for our clients,” said Steve C. Mahon, Squire Patton Boggs Global Managing Partner – Clients and Strategy. “Both of our firms have long focused on delivering practical, creative, successful solutions. Together we can harness every possible opportunity to further our clients’ interests.”
“This combination is great news for our European and Middle East presence by adding greater heft in the US market, which is most capable of generating work internationally,” said Peter Crossley, Squire Patton Boggs European Managing Partner. “We also boast one of the industry’s leading Middle East practices, bringing together over 30 years of history and connections.”
