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Provided by Baker McKenzie

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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Europe-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has extensive regional coverage in the CEE, CIS and Benelux regions, in addition to financial centres in Western Europe such as London and Madrid. The law firm frequently handles cross-border deals involving syndicated lending and restructuring. It is also active on real estate and project financing and refinancing matters. The Baker McKenzie banking team acts for a range of clients on both the borrower and lender sides, often instructed by major global and regional financial institutions and export credit agencies. Key sectors include energy and consumer goods.

Notable practitioners

Oliver Socher, based in Frankfurt, heads the firm's EMEA banking and finance practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Baker McKenzie

  • Baker McKenzie advised KKR on its USD4.3 million investment deal in Coty, involving the acquisition of 60% interest in Coty's professional beauty and retail haircare division.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Baker McKenzie has lots of specialists whocan step in as and when required."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Baker McKenzie is excellent. The team has real depth and experience."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"I would highlight their full commitment, responsiveness and deep knowledge of both legal issues as well as the market and industry standards."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

"Baker McKenzie is quick to respond, showing very strong service levels,and offers very broad coverage as well as excellent commercial awareness."

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe