Squire Patton Boggs Expands Global Footprint with New Office in Beirut

Squire Patton Boggs Expands Global Footprint with New Office in Beirut

The strategic move is part of its ongoing initiative that witnessed significant growth in its Middle East practice

Squire Patton Boggs is strengthening its international presence by launching a new office in Beirut, Lebanon. Recently, it established offices in Ireland and The Netherlands.

On the occasion, Mark Ruehlmann, the Chair and Global CEO at Squire Patton Boggs commented, “Our firm has significant, long-standing client relationships in Lebanon and its surrounding countries who we support on complex international disputes, policy and other commercial matters. Our new office in Beirut will enhance our ability to serve these clients and signifies our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the markets we serve.”

Gassan Baloul, the Global Board Member and Middle East Practice Co-Chair, who will lead the office, added, “Formalizing our presence in the Levant with a Beirut office advances our Middle East expansion strategy. Beirut sits astride the major cultural and financial crossroads of the Middle East, and our new Levant office will complement our deep practice offerings in the Gulf. With a history in the Middle East dating back over 50 years, our firm brings the connections, substantive experience, and deep knowledge of the region’s economies and cultures necessary to support our client’s objectives.”

Early this year, Squire Patton Boggs solidified its foothold in the Middle East by entering into a Cooperation Agreement with The Law Office of Looaye M. Al-Akkas, a prestigious full-service law firm located in Saudi Arabia.

The firm has submitted its application for a license to operate in the Kingdom, with anticipated approval coming soon.

The firm has attracted top-tier legal talent to further bolster its capabilities. It recently added corporate/M&A partner Omar Momany and financial services partner Nima Fath in Dubai.