Lobbying

Lobby shop snags three from Patton Boggs

by Megan R. Wilson - 04/27/15 11:05 AM ET

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips scored three partners from Squire Patton Boggs, including the son of the latter firm’s late founder, Tommy Boggs.

Alan Noskow, Joseph Passaic and Douglas Boggs are helping Manatt expand its East Coast offerings, joining its Washington office.

“Doug, Alan and Joe are important additions as we continue our growth in Washington,” said William Quicksilver, Manatt’s chief executive officer and managing partner, in a statement. “Coming off of one of the strongest years in the firm’s history, this team advances our momentum and expands our depth and visibility in key markets and industries. Clients will benefit immediately from the experience they bring.”

Legacy firm Patton Boggs has had a rough two years, prior to and immediately following its merger with Squire Sanders, losing many attorneys and lobbyists and working to recoup those losses. Partners say the firm is going strong.

“Manatt’s focus on providing thoughtful, sophisticated client service spoke to us, and we are excited to join the firm,” Boggs said in a statement. “The firm’s groundbreaking integration of legal, consulting and advocacy… will be a boon to our clients.”

Boggs focuses on mergers, acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, among other areas, advising corporations and private equity funds. Noskow, similarly, works on corporate transactions, while Passaic has U.S. and international clients and focuses on corporate, securities and bank regulatory issues.