UK: Squire Patton Boggs recruit competition law expert

Mr Liberatore advises a broad range of clients on legal and regulatory issues affecting the electronic communications sector and the evolving internet ecosystem. He has extensive experience working with the EU and U.K. regulatory framework for electronic communications, as well as the regulatory systems applicable to the provision of traditional communications, VoIP and new internet-based services around the world.

Mr. Liberatore also has worked on a wide range of competition law matters including but not limited to those involving the electronic communications sector. He has acted for clients before the U.K. regulators, Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority, and the European Commission, and also has managed internal investigations, counselled on compliance issues, and coordinated multi-jurisdictional merger control strategies. Mr. Liberatore also has considerable litigation experience in this area, including the representation of clients in matters before the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, the High Court of Justice and the European Courts.

Discussing his appointment to the firm, Francesco Liberatore said: “I was particularly drawn to Squire Patton Boggs because of its highly regarded communications law and competition practices, on top of its global footprint and impressive client service credentials. I am excited to be a part of the firm’s continued success in these strategic growth areas.”

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