In the newly released 2026 edition of Chambers Europe, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations.
In the area of dispute resolution and arbitration, the directory notes, Squire Patton Boggs “has the capacity to handle complex mandates across Europe and has a particularly strong track record acting for states. The firm is very well versed in investment-treaty matters. It is adept at acting under numerous rules, including those of the ICC and ICSID, and has noted knowledge of ECT cases.” Clients observe, “They have an impressive ability to navigate complex international arbitration matters with precision, creativity and efficiency - always keeping our company’s commercial objectives at the forefront.”
For corporate transactions and M&A, Squire Patton Boggs is described as “adept at both domestic and international deals, supported by regional and global offices, with a particular focus on deals involving continental Europe, China and the USA.” Clients remark that “Squire Patton Boggs has a high level of technical competency which is brought to bear through a commercially-minded and appropriately pragmatic business lens.”
For Europe-wide regulatory work and government affairs, Squire Patton Boggs' Brussels-based team “assists an array of governmental and private clients with matters related to EU foreign policy, public policy and legislative advocacy. The firm's advisory offering ranges from artificial intelligence and data sharing to trade regulation and ESG policy.” It also has “increasingly strong capabilities in environmental regulations, with expertise across a range of areas, … PFAS, biocides and CSDD, as well as representing clients in litigation before EU courts, including the ECHA.” Clients comment: “Their ability to grasp complex matters and offer advice that accounts for all issues, while addressing outstanding legal issues related to the matter, is superb.”
Recommended Practices:
Czech Republic
Dispute Resolution
Real Estate
Europe-wide
Arbitration (International)
Regulatory: Environment
Regulatory: Government and Public Affairs
Italy
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Slovakia
Real Estate
Spain
Banking & Finance
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Energy & Natural Resources
Private Equity
Real Estate
Tax
UK
Commercial and Corporate Litigation
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market
Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market
Individual Recognitions:
Arbitration
Michelle Glassman Bock (Belgium)
Arbitrators
Eligiusz Krześniak (Poland)
Competition Law
Diarmuid Ryan (UK)
Competition Law: EU
Brian Hartnett (Belgium)
Corporate/M&A
Marek Hrubeš (Czech Republic)
George Kennedy (Ireland)
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Teresa Zueco (Spain)
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
Rostislav Pekař – Star Individuals (Czech Republic)
Dispute Resolution
Vladimír Polách (Czech Republic)
Employment: Highly Regarded
Ignacio Regojo (Spain)
Employment
Marga Caproni (Belgium)
Energy & Natural Resources
Antonio Bañón (Spain)
International Trade/WTO
Robert MacLean (Europe-wide)
José María Viñals (Europe-wide)
International Trade: Export Controls and Economic Sanctions
José María Viñals (Europe-wide)
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
Chris Hastings (UK)
Ian Yeo (UK)
Litigation: Elite
Javier Izquierdo (Spain)
Private Equity
Teresa Zueco (Spain)
Real Estate
Ramón Castilla (Spain)
Laura Gόmez Barea (Spain)
Lenka Nova (Czech Republic)
Tatiana Prokopová (Slovakia)
Regulatory: Environment
Thomas Delille (Europe-wide)
Gerard McElwee (Europe-wide)
Peter Sellar (Europe-wide)
Restructuring/Insolvency
Charlotte Møller (UK)
Tax: Highly Regarded
Jose Aguilar Shea (Spain)
