Baker McKenzie

On the next stop in our #DestinationBakerMcKenzie video series, join partner Vanina Caniza and associate Tomas Trusso in Buenos Aires as they discuss how delivering value to our clients has been a cornerstone of our 75 year history. Before there was Baker McKenzie, Russell Baker and John McKenzie shared a taxi ride home by chance – planting the seeds for what would later become the world's leading global law firm. Learn more about us: https://bmcknz.ie/4bEvOT5 #BakerMcKenzie75

We are pleased to announce the appointment of MARCO DEUTSCH as Chief Information Officer (CIO): https://bmcknz.ie/3WrdeYH Based in Chicago, Marco will lead Baker McKenzie's Global Technology function and team, with responsibility for the development of the Firm's IT strategy and the provision of IT services across all offices. Marco brings more than 25 years of experience in IT and business consulting roles to the Firm. He has a strong track record delivering successful transformation programs, IT operations excellence, and business innovation. Marco succeeds Paul Domnick in the role, who is retiring from Baker McKenzie.

We are pleased to have advised GNMI on its agreement to acquire Merck's surface solutions business. This merger will strengthen GNMI's position, improving product quality and enabling a more customer-centric approach. Read more: https://bmcknz.ie/3A0bUEJ "This transaction signifies that 'going global' remains a key strategy for many Chinese companies," commented Jeff Xu, who co-led the transaction with Christian Atzler. "With our strong capabilities in complex cross-border transactions and our global reach, we look forward to assisting our clients as they expand overseas and explore new growth opportunities."

We're celebrating 75 years of Baker McKenzie with #MakeaDifferenceMonth 🙌 From Barcelona and Singapore to San Francisco and Lima, our offices are giving back to their local communities... 🥗 Our Barcelona office partnered with Barcelona Actua, a volunteer organization that focuses on helping vulnerable communities through various programs and pathways, to help feed those in need. 🍬 Our Lima office invited Dulce Acción, an entrepreneurial group of talented individuals with Down syndrome, to showcase their business acumen and sell their homemade sweets. 🤝 As part of an ongoing partnership, our Tampa Center volunteers spent time at Metropolitan Ministries, a non-profit helping those in need in the Tampa area. 👕 Our Lima office supported Juguete Pendiente by organizing a successful donation drive to collect essential items such as clothing and blankets to support children in need. 💬 Litigation Specialist Peter Barto, who heads the Daraja Academy's Wildlife Project in his free time, presented to our California offices. Daraja Academy is a school dedicated to providing a safe space and education opportunities for Kenyan girls. 🌱 Our London Corporate M&A team volunteered at Dulwich Heath for HandsOn London. Learn more about how we're making a positive impact: https://bmcknz.ie/3YjZf9Z #BakerMcKenzie75

We are pleased to announce that Federico Cuadra Del Carmen has been recognized by Bloomberg Law in its 2024 “They’ve Got Next: 40 Under 40” series as one of the best M&A lawyers in the U.S: https://bmcknz.ie/3yfNeaN The profile highlights Federico's contributions to Johnson & Johnson's transformative separation of Kenvue, Inc., which included steering Baker McKenzie's M&A and corporate workstreams for LatAm and the Caribbean, as well as his representation of Mercon Coffee in a first-of-its-kind global restructuring involving parallel actions in the US, Brazil, and the Netherlands, where he led the Section 363 sales for the company’s assets in Asia, North and South America. Lisa Helem, executive editor, Bloomberg Industry Group: “Our 2024 honorees represent the best of the future of the legal profession. This elite group of young leaders excels in foreseeing and navigating the complexities their clients face."

Mounia Benabdallah, Chair of Baker McKenzie's Global Pillar Two Steering Committee, spoke with Law360 about the OECD's recent comments signaling the possibility of permanent Pillar Two safe harbors. Her comments include the observation that permanent safe harbors would help ease the compliance burden on taxpayers by providing more certainty on their Pillar Two obligations. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gNxny4ea #BakerMcKenzieTax #TaxFromEveryAngle #PillarTwo

We recently partnered NeuGen Charity for their Family Day on Saturday, 13 July at the Mandai Bird Paradise, providing over 400 children and families of reformed offenders with a day of fun and connection. Since 2011, we’ve proudly supported NeuGen's work in assisting families with incarcerated or ex-incarcerated members as part of our CSR commitment to uplift communities around us. We believe in the power of strong families to support rehabilitation and help ex-offenders reintegrate into society. The half-day event offered a delightful experience to NeuGen beneficiaries through exciting activities, games and a visit from Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, who spoke about the importance of family support. This year’s Family Day event supports our Make a Difference Month initiative for Baker McKenzie’s 75th Anniversary. Many thanks to the NeuGen team and all the volunteers who joined in to make this a success! #BakerMcKenzie75 Learn more about our sustainability efforts: https://lnkd.in/e5N95rrd. Eunice Tan | Astha Malik | Eunice Ling | Ying Yi Liew | Jerrold Poh | Dai Mingmin | Rachel Chan | Wai Teng Ho | Adeline Chin | Heng Sharon | Kelly C. | Wahidah W. | Cindy Chan | Joelle N. | Alysia See | Jessica Low | Thara Ing

We are pleased to announce two new leadership appointments at Baker McKenzie in North America. Congratulations to Michael Brewer, appointed Chair of the Firm’s North America Employment & Compensation Practice, and Denise Glagau, appointed California Managing Partner, overseeing our offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Los Angeles. Mike and Denise are proven leaders at our Firm who will thrive in their new roles. We look forward to working together as we drive our Firm forward, helping our clients find solutions by providing a unique blend of local expertise and global context. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dKC7Ref2

We are pleased to present our Annual Sustainability Report 2024, highlighting the Firm's actions and efforts in 2023 to build a sustainable business, and advance its prioritized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and broader sustainability strategy. Read now: https://bmcknz.ie/46fTZpN

Faced with a challenging deal-making environment, volatile geopolitical backdrop and rising cost of capital, dealmakers are increasingly concerned about risks inherent to the closing mechanics of complex acquisitions. In the July edition of In The Know, Nicholas O'Grady and Philippe Bernier-Cormier look at developments in pre-funding structures and documentation in both the syndicated and private credit markets. Read now: https://bmcknz.ie/3WAmfAi