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Baker McKenzie

Litigation: General Commercial

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Baker McKenzie

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie provides clients adept representation in a range of contentious matters. The firm regularly handles complex disputes in the energy and technology sectors. It offers additional experience in arbitrations.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented Helmerich & Payne International Drilling against Chubb subsidiary Illinois Union Insurance and insurance broker Marsh USA for breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation and other claims, achieving a favorable settlement.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie is strategic, thoughtful and technically sound in its approach to litigation. The team is dependable and always responsive. The firm's service levels are also outstanding.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Subject matter expertise is a key strength of Baker McKenzie, it offers expertise in a wide variety of areas, and I would trust the firm with the most sophisticated, sensitive and complex matters that I have. It is also able to put its legal advice into a business context.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Michelle Hartmann
    Band 3Michelle Hartmann

    Michelle Hartmann

    Michelle Hartmann is the managing partner of Baker McKenzie's Texas offices. She possesses deep experience in a range of contentious matters, including class actions and trade secrets and contract-related disputes.
    • Michelle is the ultimate professional. She has gravitas and I wouldn't hesitate to put her in front of a CEO or board. She is an incredibly smart lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Michelle is an outstanding attorney and advocate. She continuously provides unparalleled service. Because of her sophistication, responsiveness and commercial awareness, she is one of our go-to litigators to handle complex matters.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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