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Baker McKenzie

International & Cross-Border Transactions

Global Guide 2026 : Germany


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International & Cross-Border Transactions - Germany

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie, a widely respected international law firm, has established a strong presence in the German market, supporting clients' cross-border needs from offices stationed across Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich. The law firm acts for a diverse clientele, offering a full-service model to homegrown companies and multinationals with operations in Germany, supported by its expansive global network. Partners based in Germany regularly take the lead on transnational matters and act as co-counsel alongside overseas colleagues to serve clients internationally.

Baker McKenzie is held in particularly high regard in Germany for the strength of its contentious capabilities, with its Frankfurt office acting as a hub for the law firm's international arbitration practice. The disputes team is accustomed to providing cross-border support to clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, especially those involving Asian jurisdictions and those that relate to the energy, construction and life sciences spaces.

Cross-border mandates are a staple of the M&A team's workload, with members routinely advising internationally active domestic clients and overseas entities with interests in Germany. The law firm also exhibits considerable strength in the telecommunications and life sciences arenas. Advisers frequently take the lead on multi-jurisdictional data projects on behalf of multinational pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology groups.

Strengths

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  • The processing of highly complex mandates, especially cross-border ones, is one of the firm's strengths.

    International & Cross-Border Transactions respondentGlobal
  • The firm stands out for its global positioning with a good network as well as precise analysis of data, regulations and possible violations.

    International & Cross-Border Transactions respondentGlobal
  • Baker is able to deliver the full strength of their presence with strong coordination and know-how on multi-jurisdictional cases.

    International & Cross-Border Transactions respondentGlobal

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