About

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Our Illinois Corporate / M&A practice advises our clients on a wide range of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, spin-offs and other corporate transactions. We are an acknowledged leader with respect to cross-border transactions, which has been a principal focus of our group and our Firm as a whole. Our corporate team works seamlessly with our global tax, employment, IP, real estate, regulatory, privacy and compliance groups and offers an integrated team of experts covering all stages of complex transactions.

For nearly 70 years, we have been guiding clients on both the buy-side and sell-side of complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. Over the past decade, we have successfully completed more cross-border transactions than any other law firm in the world. We are one of the few law firms capable of providing a specialized, inception-through-integration approach, through which we guide clients from strategy and structuring to a coordinated closing. We serve as a “one stop shop” for our multinational clients on all types of transactions. Not only do we offer a unique combination of local expertise with an experienced team of global deal lawyers, but we are fully integrated and truly know one another—the key to a seamless multi-jurisdictional transaction. We have invested in and refined our precedents and processes to drive efficiencies and provide the highest quality standards and deal practices, enabling us to execute deals with greater precision than our competitors.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Illinois

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie handles a broad spectrum of transactional work on behalf of an array of leading investors and corporations, with particular expertise in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. It is frequently seen handling major cross-border M&A, utilizing its global reach and impressive depth of resources. The firm offers particular expertise advising multinationals on carve-out and spin-off work.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Physicians Realty Trust in its $21 billion all-stock merger of equals with Healthpeak Properties.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Olivia Tyrrell
3
Olivia Tyrrell
3
Band 3

Olivia Tyrrell is involved in high value transactions on behalf of a range of clients. She frequently handles cross-border matters.

Olivia is both a trusted legal adviser and strategic counsel. She works with us to navigate complex issues and challenges.

Olivia is as good as it gets. She is sharp, practical, knowledgeable and attentive. I would want her by my side on every transaction.

Craig A Roeder
4
Craig A Roeder
4
Band 4
Craig Roeder's experience includes advising on multibillion-dollar acquisitions. He also handles securities transactions.
David J Malliband
4
David J Malliband
4
Band 4

David Malliband has built a strong reputation for his expertise in significant multi-jurisdictional transactions. He currently serves as the managing partner of Baker McKenzie's Chicago office.

David Malliband is on top of everything. He's our go-to resource and the best relationship partner you can ask for.

David is a very highly skilled and experienced lawyer who is able to give you confidence that you are in very good hands.

Michael DeFranco
4
Michael DeFranco
4
Band 4
Michael DeFranco advises clients on high-value M&A and securities matters. His client base includes public and private companies from across a broad range of industries.

Michael is a very strong senior partner, who is easy to work with and provides great strategic guidance.

Michael is a very talented and sophisticated M&A attorney.

Piotr Korzynski
U
Piotr Korzynski
U
Up and Coming

Piotr Korzynski is an up-and-coming talent. He has experience handling domestic and cross-border transactions for a range of top multinational clients, and is broad in his sector expertise.

Pete is practical and commercial in his understanding of what we need out of a deal.

Pete's skills and experience make a real difference when you need to solve complicated issues.

Pete is an exceptional lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

Olivia Tyrrell
3
Olivia Tyrrell
3
Band 3
Craig A Roeder
4
Craig A Roeder
4
Band 4
David J Malliband
4
David J Malliband
4
Band 4
Michael DeFranco
4
Michael DeFranco
4
Band 4
Piotr Korzynski
U
Piotr Korzynski
U
Up and Coming