Ranking 5th in the 2019 Social Mobility Employer Index. Our London office advises clients on some of the most significant deals in the UK and global markets, such as Bain Capital's £2.2-billion sale of the Brakes Group to leading North American foodservice distributor Sysco Corporations, Towers Watson's £11.5-billion merger with Willis Group, and the Gherkin receivership, one of London's largest real estate restructurings. The ATP provides our associates with an excellent opportunity for development through active participation in the daily working life of the host office and being exposed to a wide range of clients and matters to enhance their on-the-job learning. Embracer Group AB and its subsidiary have entered into an agreement to acquire Easybrain Limited. Named one of Stonewall's Top Global Employers for the fourth consecutive year in 2019. Attorney Advertising | © 2020 Baker McKenzie, * In cooperation with Trench, Rossi and Watanabe Advogados, Access our full range of legal alerts and newsletters, Resilience, Recovery & Renewal: A Podcast Series. Hundreds of associates have participated in this program to date. Each clerkship comes with an attractive salary and travel expenses. Featuring in the Lord Mayor's Appeal's mental health campaign, This is Me. There isnât a day at Baker McKenzie that you arenât speaking with colleagues across the globe or working on multi-jurisdictional matters. With more than 400 lawyers, the London office is the largest in our Firm and a major city practice in its own right, providing domestic and cross-border legal advice in Banking & Finance, M&A, Tax, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Intellectual Property. We help clients achieve their objectives by working closely with colleagues across all of our offices to execute cross-border transactions, secure financing for major projects, and advise on the other multi-jurisdictional challenges they face. This article turns the clock back and shows how we as a firm dealt with the Coronavirus crisis. More than 70% of our deals are cross-border. Varia US Properties AG successfully completes private placements with CHF 40.4 million capital increase. We actively promote a culture of learning within the Firm, as employees are encouraged to expand their knowledge and expertise throughout their careers – this culture of learning is underpinned by our comprehensive Development Framework. The Associate Training Program (ATP) is our flagship mobility program, having been established over 30 years ago. What really sets us apart is our ability to leverage the different languages, cultures, generations and perspectives we have to create a truly international law firm that places a real focus on diversity and inclusion. Offering key practical insights intended to strengthen your organization's capacity to respond, recover and thrive. Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace is top of our agenda – we have been named as The Most Innovative Lawyers in Diversity by the Financial Times, and we understand that fostering a culture of respect and inclusion creates a dynamic and happy workforce. These prestigious awards are open to individuals who have been with us for at least two years and the program of study must include the completion of a graduate law degree (LLM, MCL, or similar degree). The Firm, which has over 1000 people based in London, will be moving from its current location at 100 New Bridge Street in late 2023. HM Treasury, the Chancellor and the Bank of England have announced various measures that form the back bone of the support package for British businesses. Weâre committed to creating an environment in which people can succeed regardless of where they grew up or the school they went to. Baker McKenzie will be taking significantly less space in its new London office at 280 Bishopsgate than it originally planned as a direct result of the pandemic, The Lawyer can reveal. Bite-size Briefings: Conflicts of interest and spread charges - a continuing focus for global regulators. Baker McKenzie advised Embracer on the acquisition of Easybrain Limited. This is made possible by our coordinated approach to talent management and the integrated way we link the recruitment, professional career development and performance management of our people. We have a deep understanding of the culture of business the world over and are able to bring the talent and experience needed to help you be successful. To ensure we maintain a focused agenda, we have a Global Diversity & Inclusion Committee comprised of members from all four of our world regions that is chaired by a member of our Executive Committee. Take a look at some of our high profile deals and hear from our colleagues about their global experiences. We know the value of our talent in sustaining this success and so we're committed to offering the platform to nurture this talent. He noted that the firmâs 15-year lease for the Bishopsgate âalwaysâ allowed it flexibility to increase or reduce overall floorspace. ATP participants will also benefit from all the training and development opportunities offered by their hosts and we actively encourage them, wherever possible, to take LL.M courses, external Executive Education programs or similar programs available in the host jurisdiction. A series of briefings that take a 'bite-size' look at international trends in different ... EMEA: Codes of conduct and their impact on the landlord-tenant relationship. Clerks are selected on the basis of their legal ability, interest in pursuing an international practice and their ability to speak English, as well as the working languages of the locations where they will work (if other than English). News Baker McKenzie Shuts Down London Office Following Coronavirus Scare Baker McKenzie is the first major law firm in London to temporarily close its offices due to the outbreak. Learn about our Pacific Alliance initiative, Explore our insight by industries, practices and locations. News. Read full Legal Notice Read London Office Complaints Policy Boodle Hatfield LLP. He joined the London office as a trainee solicitor in 2000 and qualified as a solicitor in March 2002. UK: COVID-19 Government Backed Initiatives - Will They Help Your Business? Official Facebook page of Baker McKenzie, redefining the global law firm for the 21st century. Reinvent by Baker McKenzie. Guidance informs manufacturers, distributors and importers on changing obligations following the end of transition period. We award International Clerkships to law students and recent graduates interested in exploring a career in law. To help people achieve more than they ever expected. Sunny Mann is a partner in the EU, Competition & Trade Practice Group of Baker McKenzie's London office and co-leads the Compliance & Investigations Practice Group. Attorney Advertising | © 2020 Baker McKenzie, * In cooperation with Trench, Rossi and Watanabe Advogados, Access our full range of legal alerts and newsletters, Resilience, Recovery & Renewal: A Podcast Series. You can find out more about our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity, You can view the diversity breakdown of all London office staff. Our world-class learning programs will help you develop as far and as fast as your talents and drive will take you, be it at entry, associate or partner level. Interview. We want you to be empowered to help shape the future of our firm â and of our clients. I initially filled out an online application form on the Baker McKenzie website. 1 for cross-border deals for the last 12 years. Ranking 5th in the 2019 Social Mobility Employer Index and being named as one of 12 Social Mobility Business Compact Champions. To stay up to date with Brexit news, subscribe to the Blog below. Baker McKenzie has advised Akbank, one of Turkey's largest financial institutions, as issuer's counsel on its USD 50 million green bond. Baker McKenzie has estimated (The Future of UK Trade: Merged Realities of Brexit and COVID-19) that UK exports will be reduced by 11% in the long term, compared to a reduction of 6.3% if the UK and EU agree to a free trade agreement. As a firm, weâre as ambitious as we are welcoming. A career here can provide a range of diverse and fascinating paths, supported by our world-class learning programs that will help you develop as far and as fast as your talents and drive will take you. Reinvent is our innovation program. Did you ever listen to a great SOLID Talk or panel and wish you had time to engage and brainstorm in real time on how to apply those ideas to your business? Contentious trusts and probate. We never forget that we were all Trainee Solicitors once. Baker McKenzie Advises Mytheresa in Approximately USD 407 million IPO. October 7, 2020 by Baker McKenzie 1 Min Read The passing of the Dutch Scheme legislation (WHOA) on 6 October 2020 marks the completion of a legislative⦠Canada: Supreme Court of Canada clarifies the place of the Anti-Deprivation Rule in Canadian Insolvency Proceedings Encouraging the use of our Cycle to Work scheme and pre-paid Oyster Cards for travelling to and from external meetings, Participating in the Legal Sector Alliance, a group of law firms committed to reducing their carbon footprints, Introducing a scheme to send all of our food waste to an anaerobic digestion plant to reduce our carbon footprint. Hansen on the carve out sale of its Natural Colors business to EQT IX fund in a deal worth EUR 800 million. In the second part of this series, Baker McKenzie's leveraged finance teams in London and New York consider available remedies under both English and New York law if commitments are not met. "The thing that sets us apart from the other City law firms clamouring for your attention is the pride we take in being a global law firm with a personal touch and a friendly approach. 5,157 Followers, 249 Following, 356 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Baker McKenzie Grads London (@bakermckenzie_londongraduates) Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie is delighted to announce that its London office will be relocating to new office space in 280 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4RB in the heart of the City. Baker McKenzie advised Sony Music Entertainment on the agreement for Simon Cowell to acquire Sony ... We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. We are different from other law firms in the way we think, work and behave. Ranking 12th in the 2020 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and being listed as one of 10 Top Trans Employers. Deloitte Legal in Amsterdam has hired a longtime corporate partner from Baker McKenzie, strengthening the Big Four firmâs dealmaking team in an emerging hub of stock trading in Europe. Find out more about our Lawyer Development Framework, Find out more about our Business Services Development Framework, Find out more about our Secretarial Development Framework. 425 talking about this. Candidates interested in this opportunity need to complete a letter of application, include a full CV (including university exam results), two letters of reference from law professors or other appropriate persons qualified to evaluate your work, and a detailed statement of the educational value to you of an International Clerkship, September: Argentine, Brazilian, Chilean and Colombian candidates