In the newly released 2026 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations.
In the 2026 guide, Squire Patton Boggs was noted for its expertise in banking and finance, with the team in Singapore praised for being “subject experts” demonstrating “excellent technical ability and deliver sensible solutions for their clients.” And the firm’s Labour and Employment team was commended for its “Promptness in providing support and knowledge.”
In Australia, clients of the firm’s energy team commented: “two qualities that stand out are collaboration and people. We had a diverse group of stakeholders from multiple backgrounds and countries. The team at Squire Patton Boggs was able to work seamlessly between the different constituents, drawing upon partners and associates with specific expertise to address our needs.”
In Tokyo, clients said: “What truly sets Squire apart is their ability to provide effective, goal-oriented legal solutions. They consistently demonstrate a keen awareness of our commercial objectives, enabling them to deliver practical and actionable advice. Another notable strength is the composition of their team: they have highly capable lawyers with strong expertise in their respective fields, which allows them to handle complex and specialised matters with confidence and efficiency.”
Recommended Practices
Australia
Corporate and M&A
Dispute resolution – arbitration
Energy (transactions and regulatory)
Infrastructure projects and construction
IT and telecoms
Labour and employment
Natural resources (transactions and regulatory)
Real estate
Japan
Banking and finance: International firms and joint ventures
Corporate and M&A: International firms and joint ventures
Dispute resolution: International firms and joint ventures
Singapore
Banking and finance: foreign firms
Energy: foreign firms: Firm to Watch
International arbitration
Labour and Employment: foreign firms
Projects: foreign firms
Shipping: foreign firms