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Baker McKenzie provides its clients with solutions to complex situations through a network of lawyers and offices that are locally embedded and globally integrated. The firm advises on some of the most significant and largest cross-border transactions, complex disputes and investigations, and international advisory matters in the UK and global markets.
London is at the heart of Baker McKenzie’s global network, as the firm’s largest office and a major city practice in its own right. With more than 500 lawyers, the firm’s London office advises on domestic and cross-border matters in Banking & Finance, M&A, Tax, Competition, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Technology and Intellectual Property. Working alongside many of the multinational corporations and financial institutions that shape the markets, the London team provides advice to clients that is underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise and enhanced by first-rate market knowledge.
Through connected thinking and integrated legal solutions, Baker McKenzie is able to help their clients achieve their objectives, while mitigating risk.
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300 East Randolph Street Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois, USA, IL 60601, Chicago
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280 Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, UK, EC2M 4AG, London
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Thailand: Foreign Business Act Exemptions in Effect
Foreigners intending to engage in eight specific businesses are no longer required to obtain a Foreign Business License.
Thailand: Employee Welfare Fund Contributions to Commence
Contributions to Thailand's mandatory Employee Welfare Fund from both employers and employees will start from 1 October 2026.
Game changers: Legal strategies for sports and events sponsorship success in Thailand
Sponsorships in Thai sports/events are evolving. Success depends on smart legal planning – clear rights, brand protection, disruption plans, and strong anti-ambush measures to ensure sponsors’ rights, reputation, and flexibility amid industry growth.
New Copyright Act amendment: What’s changing
The new draft amendment to the Thai Copyright Act has been reviewed by the Office of the Council of State (OCS) and placed for public hearing between 8 and 22 August 2025, retaining the original draft’s intention to endorse performers’ rights while offering clearer, more detailed provisions.
The fine line of 3D shape protection: Avoiding overreach
In a recent ruling, Thailand’s IPIT Court dismissed a passing off claim involving a cylindrical water bottle design. The court held that the cylindrical form is functional and widely used, lacking inherent distinctiveness. Without secondary meaning, such shapes cannot be monopolized. The decision re
Thailand: State's prerogative to unilaterally terminate an administrative contract
This article is the first in a series exploring the unique features of administrative contracts that all stakeholders should understand. It begins with an examination of the state’s prerogative to unilaterally terminate such contracts.
The Rise of E-Sports in Thailand and Opportunities for Investors
The popularity of e-sports in recent years has led to its official recognition as a professional sport in Thailand, which affords legal protection within the industry and obligates those with a vested interest in e-sports to follow the standards set by the laws and regulations of traditional sports.
Baker McKenzie Recognized as a Climate Action Leader by Thailand Carbon Neutral Network
For the second consecutive year, Baker McKenzie has been recognized as a Climate Action Leading Organization in the service category by the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN).
Baker McKenzie Advises RS Group on Divestment of Music Catalog Assets to Universal Music Group
Baker McKenzie has successfully represented RS GROUP on a pioneer transaction in Thailand's music industry; the divestment of RS Group's entire music catalog to Universal Music Group.
Baker McKenzie advised Mitsui on JPY 4 billion strategic joint venture
Baker McKenzie advised Japan-based Mitsui Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") on its strategic joint venture with Singapore-based airline service provider SATS in the food manufacturing and distribution business for approximately JPY 4 billion.
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process under which it absorbed Joy Global (Perú) S.A.C.
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program for an aggregate principal amount of USD 300 million and first issuance
Advisory to Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol for the construction of a new hotel in Jorge Chavez International Airport
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú S.A.A. and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima S.A.
Advisory to the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Advisory to the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Advisory in the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Advisory to Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in the registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of Inverfal's First Debt Securities Program
Advisory to Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds for a total amount of PEN 130 million
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short-term debt securities of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of an additional 2.97% interest in Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros from Grupo ACP Corp. S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. in financing to Agrícola Alaya S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco BBVA Perú and BBVA Securities Inc.
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker McKenzie International acted as Peruvian legal counsel to Banco BBVA Peru, BBVA Securities Inc. and lenders, in connection with the loan agreement granted to Skanon Investments Inc.
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank on financing for Camposol
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker Mckenzie International advised Banco Internacional del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the structuring and registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of its Second Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú on a loan to Universidad Científica del Sur
Thailand: Foreign Business Act Exemptions in Effect
Foreigners intending to engage in eight specific businesses are no longer required to obtain a Foreign Business License.
Thailand: Employee Welfare Fund Contributions to Commence
Contributions to Thailand's mandatory Employee Welfare Fund from both employers and employees will start from 1 October 2026.
Game changers: Legal strategies for sports and events sponsorship success in Thailand
Sponsorships in Thai sports/events are evolving. Success depends on smart legal planning – clear rights, brand protection, disruption plans, and strong anti-ambush measures to ensure sponsors’ rights, reputation, and flexibility amid industry growth.
New Copyright Act amendment: What’s changing
The new draft amendment to the Thai Copyright Act has been reviewed by the Office of the Council of State (OCS) and placed for public hearing between 8 and 22 August 2025, retaining the original draft’s intention to endorse performers’ rights while offering clearer, more detailed provisions.
The fine line of 3D shape protection: Avoiding overreach
In a recent ruling, Thailand’s IPIT Court dismissed a passing off claim involving a cylindrical water bottle design. The court held that the cylindrical form is functional and widely used, lacking inherent distinctiveness. Without secondary meaning, such shapes cannot be monopolized. The decision re
Thailand: State's prerogative to unilaterally terminate an administrative contract
This article is the first in a series exploring the unique features of administrative contracts that all stakeholders should understand. It begins with an examination of the state’s prerogative to unilaterally terminate such contracts.
The Rise of E-Sports in Thailand and Opportunities for Investors
The popularity of e-sports in recent years has led to its official recognition as a professional sport in Thailand, which affords legal protection within the industry and obligates those with a vested interest in e-sports to follow the standards set by the laws and regulations of traditional sports.
Baker McKenzie Recognized as a Climate Action Leader by Thailand Carbon Neutral Network
For the second consecutive year, Baker McKenzie has been recognized as a Climate Action Leading Organization in the service category by the Thailand Carbon Neutral Network (TCNN).
Baker McKenzie Advises RS Group on Divestment of Music Catalog Assets to Universal Music Group
Baker McKenzie has successfully represented RS GROUP on a pioneer transaction in Thailand's music industry; the divestment of RS Group's entire music catalog to Universal Music Group.
Baker McKenzie advised Mitsui on JPY 4 billion strategic joint venture
Baker McKenzie advised Japan-based Mitsui Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") on its strategic joint venture with Singapore-based airline service provider SATS in the food manufacturing and distribution business for approximately JPY 4 billion.
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process
Estudio Echecopar advised Komatsu-Mitsui Maquinarias Peru S.A. in a merger process under which it absorbed Joy Global (Perú) S.A.C.
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing of USD 65'300,000.00 to Proyecto Ventanilla S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the registration of its Fourth Subordinated Bonds Program for an aggregate principal amount of USD 300 million and first issuance
Advisory to Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital on a bond issuance by Costa del Sol for the construction of a new hotel in Jorge Chavez International Airport
Advisory to Scotiabank Perú and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú S.A.A. and Banco de Crédito del Perú on financing for Gold Fields La Cima S.A.
Advisory to the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders on a financing for Consorcio Eléctrico Yapay S.A. (ISA)
Advisory to the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Estudio Echecopar advised the lenders in a credit facility of USD 2.1 billion granted to Niagara Energy S.A.C.
Advisory in the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú and Scotia Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in connection with the public offering of Series J of Banco Falabella Perú
Advisory to Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco de Crédito del Perú and Credicorp Capital Sociedad Agente de Bolsa in the registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of Inverfal's First Debt Securities Program
Advisory to Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Peru S.A.A. in connection with the redemption of subordinated bonds for a total amount of PEN 130 million
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short
Estudio Echecopar advised Scotiabank Perú in connection with the public offering of Series C´s short-term debt securities of Banco Falabella Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in connection with its tender offer for USD 194,852,000
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank on its USD 300 million subordinated notes issuance
Estudio Echecopar advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, advised Grupo Security in the acquisition of an additional 2.97% interest in Protecta S.A. Compañía de Seguros from Grupo ACP Corp. S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. in financing to Agrícola Alaya S.A.
Estudio Echecopar advised Banco BBVA Perú and BBVA Securities Inc.
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker McKenzie International acted as Peruvian legal counsel to Banco BBVA Peru, BBVA Securities Inc. and lenders, in connection with the loan agreement granted to Skanon Investments Inc.
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank
Estudio Echecopar advised Cooperatieve Rabobank on financing for Camposol
Estudio Echecopar, member firm of Baker Mckenzie International advised Banco Internacional del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Interbank in the structuring and registration in the Capital Markets Public Registry of its Second Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Program
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú
Estudio Echecopar advised Credicorp Capital and Banco de Crédito del Perú on a loan to Universidad Científica del Sur