About Squire Patton Boggs
Key Specialisms
Brussels Office Since:
1974Firm Description
We are a full-service global law firm and public policy powerhouse. We provide insight at the point where law, business and government meet, giving clients a voice and achieving successful outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers and more than 100 policy advisors over 40 offices across 4 continents provides unrivalled access to expertise, experience and invaluable connections on the ground. Our Brussels team is situated at the decision-making heart of the European Union (EU), and since 1974 we have been at the forefront of advising companies on how best to access the EU market and comply with – and shape – EU law.
Owner Structure
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
International Structure
Our global Public Policy Practice is predominantly located in the strategic locations of Brussels, Washington DC, Shanghai and London, supported by a network of over 40 offices across 4 continents across the globe. Our International Public Policy team has become a trusted advisor to sovereign governments and multinational businesses. In Europe, we have 18 dedicated public policy advisors located across six countries.
Key Strengths
Our leading European Public Policy Practice draws upon the strength, reputation and resources of a well- connected team of experienced EU legal and policy practitioners to advise clients on the most effective way to engage with EU institutions, policymakers at the national level and international bodies located in the region (e.g. NATO, OECD and WTO).
Our senior public policy advisory team in Europe includes former members of the EU Parliament, former ambassadors, former ministers and members of national parliaments, as well as former private sector executives.
We serve a diverse mix of private and public sector clients, from Fortune 500 corporations to emerging companies, and from non-governmental organisations and trade associations to governments. We relentlessly focus on our clients’ interests and excel at managing complex, multifaceted, legal, regulatory and policy issues, or matters with a cross-border component involving the EU and any other country or region (in particular, the US).
We devise and execute legal, policy and communication strategies that ensure our clients’ interests are effectively communicated and protected. Our services comprise:
- Forward-looking intelligence and insight
- Monitoring and responding to policy changes and legislative proposals
- Advocacy and engagement with decision makers and stakeholders
- Advising on complex regulatory compliance
- Support in investigations and litigation at the highest levels.
Number of Public Affairs Consultants
18Key Clients
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deSter / Gate Group
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Olin
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Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF)
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Mars Inc.
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SoundExchange, Inc.
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Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS)
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Suzano
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Iseki Europe
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European Manufacturers of Expanded Polystyrene (EUMEPS)
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Avery Dennison Corporation
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Smart Packaging Europe
Testimonials and why clients like to work with us
“SPB has been our trusted go-to partner on various legal matters for many years. We appreciate that they have the brain-trust to provide comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on legislations that have the potential to impact our operations. This helps us to make risk-based decisions when defining both short- and long-term business strategies and is a critical element of remaining competitive and future proofing our business.”
Sonia Razzaque, Michelman
“Our experience has been beyond expectations. SPB Brussels is a super passionate, highly experienced, smart, flexible and strategic team. For me, it is not just the best team in Brussels; it is THE best team I have ever worked with!”
Annette Bakker, President, Children’s Tumor Foundation
“Squire Patton Boggs represents the high ambition our firm has in its EU advocacy objectives. They are the best (law) firm that you can look for, not only for “Brussels’ Bubble” affairs.”
Krzysztof Żarnotal, Synthos S.A
