Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of Andrew Wilkinson as the firm’s new European Managing Partner. He will succeed Jonathan Jones effective May 1, 2026.
“Andrew is a respected leader whose deep understanding of our business and clients will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our firm and provide expert, sure-footed guidance around the world,” said Chair and Global CEO Mark Ruehlmann. “As part of our senior global management team, he will play a central role in positioning the firm for continued success while ensuring the tightly knit cross border collaboration that is a hallmark of our firm.”
“I would also like to express my deep thanks to Jonathan for his energy and commitment as European Managing Partner. During his tenure, Jonathan has helped oversee year-on-year growth and played a key role in developing our core practices and driving performance across the firm. We are a better firm as a result of his leadership.”
Mr. Wilkinson has been a partner in the London Office since 2003 and currently serves as European Practice Group Leader for the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology (IP&T) practice. He advises UK and international businesses on commercial matters and has particular expertise in technology agreements. He assists clients across various industries, including technology, AI, telecoms, fintech, healthcare, advertising, sports, and hospitality and leisure.
“It is an honour to take on this role at such an exciting time of growth for our firm,” Wilkinson commented. “I look forward to collaborating with colleagues around the world to build on our tremendous success and take advantage of the opportunities across our integrated platform to deliver for clients in a rapidly changing world.”
The firm has seen significant growth in key practices across the UK and Europe. This includes team hires and senior lateral appointments, particularly Corporate and Private Equity, Financial Services and Litigation, the addition of new areas of expertise in Europe including environmental regulatory and white collar crime, and geographical expansion of its global platform with new offices in Amsterdam, Astana, Baku, Dublin, and Geneva.
