The international law firm Squire Patton Boggs has announced it will establish a new office in Baku, Azerbaijan. This will be the firm's 48th international location, with its opening anticipated in early 2026. The Baku office will be led by existing partner Richard Gibbon, who specializes in internal investigations and financial crimes compliance.
Mark Ruehlmann, the firm's chair and CEO, described the move as a significant milestone in its global expansion, noting Azerbaijan's status as a growing and strategic market. Steve Mahon, the global managing partner for clients and strategy, stated that this first-mover status provides a significant advantage for serving clients. The office will function as a hub for lawyers working with local clients and is expected to make local hires.
The firm indicated that the new office will build on its existing client relationships in Azerbaijan's diverse economy. This expansion follows other recent office openings by the firm in markets such as Riyadh and Astana.
Mark Ruehlmann, the firm's chair and CEO, described the move as a significant milestone in its global expansion, noting Azerbaijan's status as a growing and strategic market. Steve Mahon, the global managing partner for clients and strategy, stated that this first-mover status provides a significant advantage for serving clients. The office will function as a hub for lawyers working with local clients and is expected to make local hires.
The firm indicated that the new office will build on its existing client relationships in Azerbaijan's diverse economy. This expansion follows other recent office openings by the firm in markets such as Riyadh and Astana.
