The IP and technology team at Squire Patton Boggs assists clients on a broad range of matters, from software licensing and hardware purchase agreements to large-scale business IT projects. The practice is also noted for its strong track record advising on regulatory and public policy issues arising out of the technology sector. Andrew Wilkinson, who advises on licensing and cloud arrangements, jointly leads the team alongside Francesco Liberatore, who represents clients in investigations before regulatory and competition authorities. David Naylor focuses on matters concerning data, digital media and privacy, with support from James Pearson.
Testimonials
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‘Francesco Liberatore stands head and shoulders above the crowd, a brilliant lawyer and an absolute delight to work with.’
Key clients
- Akamai
- Avaya
- Ericsson
- Etisalat
- GSMA
- Hellen Systems
- Live Nation
- Supponor
- Telecom Infra Project
- Viber
- VMware
- Vodafone
Work highlights
- Advising several major technology and telecoms firms including Akamai, Avaya, Vodafone and Viber on compliance with the new EU Electronic Communications Code.
- Advising Supponor on its game changing deal with the North American National Ice Hockey League for the league-wide deployment of Supponor’s virtual advertising technology at NHL matches.
- Advising the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Bahrain on the review and amendment of its Telecommunications Merger Control Regulations, telecommunications licensing framework and access regulations.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Wilkinson, Francesco Liberatore