Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs announced that it has incorporated and registered a presence in Azerbaijan and imminently will open its 48th office worldwide in Baku, the nation’s capital and commercial center.
“The opening of our Baku office represents an important milestone in our firm’s continued international expansion,” said Chair and Global CEO Mark Ruehlmann. “Azerbaijan is a growing and strategically important market, and our new office will allow us to be even closer to our clients and the opportunities driving investment and development across the region.”
Richard Gibbon, Head of our Azerbaijan practice and Managing Partner of the Baku office, commented: “We are delighted to be establishing a permanent presence in Baku, building on our long-standing and deep relationships with valued clients across sectors of the country’s increasingly diverse economy. Having worked closely with many of these clients for years, we look forward to continuing to support their growth and success from within the country’s vibrant capital.”
“As one of the only international firms with an established presence in Azerbaijan, our first-mover status demonstrates our commitment to the market and gives us an important advantage as we continue our growth trajectory for years to come,” said Steve Mahon, the firm’s Global Managing Partner – Clients and Strategy.
Mahon continued, “Under Rich’s leadership, our growing relationships and workflows are a true team effort involving partners from across our transactional, disputes and policy practices. We are ideally positioned to support clients as they navigate the opportunities emerging from Azerbaijan’s dynamic economy, energy transition, and expanding role in regional and global trade.”
The new office is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026, following the completion of a fit-out of premises in Port Baku Tower 2, located in the city’s central business district and heart of its financial hub.