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Baker McKenzie

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide

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Employment - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a renowned law firm with a market-leading employment law practice active in a wide range of European jurisdictions, including the UK and Spain, with a further presence in France, Germany and the CEE region. The law firm acts for leading multinationals on the strategy and employment aspects of cross-border M&A mandates. It is further active in corporate restructurings spanning multiple jurisdictions, and data protection matters. Baker McKenzie has additional expertise in compliance, works council agreements and collective consultations, as well as investigations and litigation.

Notable practitioners

David Díaz heads the law firm's EMEA employment group from Madrid.

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Strengths

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  • The lawyers are pragmatic and attentive to needs while taking business constraints into account.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The Bakers team combines deep legal expertise with a practical, business-focused approach. They tailor advice to our company culture and risk tolerance level.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie's global reach combined with deep local expertise allows them to navigate jurisdiction-specific challenges while maintaining a consistent strategic framework.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie consistently provides business-oriented guidance, offers practical solutions aligned with client objectives and proactively anticipates challenges, ensuring their advice supports informed decision-making and drives business outcomes.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie stands out for its teamwork, in-depth knowledge of the topics and a highly customer-focused approach.

    Employment respondentEurope

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