Squire Patton Boggs is an international law and lobbying firm, based in Washington, D.C., renowned for its expertise at the intersection of law, business, and government. It provides clients with strategic insights in government relations, regulatory matters, policy advocacy, lobbying, and a wide array of legal services to an extensive international client base. Formed in 2014 through the merger of U.S.-based Squire Sanders & Dempsey (founded 1890 in Cleveland, Ohio) and Washington, D.C.-based Patton Boggs (founded 1962), the firm further expanded by integrating the UK firm Hammond Suddards (roots in 1887 in Leeds). This combination created one of the world's largest law firms, with over 2,600 professionals, including more than 1,500 lawyers and partners, operating from more than 40 offices across 20 countries on four continents. The firm excels in sectors such as energy, finance, healthcare, and technology, and is particularly noted for its influential lobbying practice, historically led by figures like Thomas Hale Boggs Jr., and currently managed by Edward Newberry and Robert Kapla. It ranks among the top global lobbying firms and is the twelfth largest in the UK by revenue. The firm's history reflects aggressive organic growth and strategic mergers, beginning with Squire Sanders' expansion into Europe (e.g., London in 1992, Moscow, Bratislava) and Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong in the 1990s, later Singapore, Seoul, Sydney). Patton Boggs built on its strong government and trade expertise, opening offices in the Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Dubai). Post-merger, Squire Patton Boggs has continued to grow, focusing on multidisciplinary teams serving North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. It maintains a commitment to pro bono work, exemplified by the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation (established 2000), which supports public interest law through fellowships for law students and has roots in landmark civil rights cases, such as victories against discrimination in construction and hospitality sectors. As a full-service global firm structured as a Swiss association, Squire Patton Boggs emphasizes client ambitions in complex regulatory environments, with notable practices in international trade, restructuring, insolvency, and critical minerals. It has been involved in major multilateral trade agreements and continues to recruit top talent, as seen in recent hires in restructuring and pensions expertise. The firm is criticized in some contexts for its lobbying influence but is praised for its civic engagement and professional excellence.