Baker McKenzie guided us through arbitration spanning two jurisdictions and their command of both local procedure and the commercial stakes was reassuring. They kept us informed at every stage and the strategy paid off. I would only note that the billing detail could be clearer to follow each month.
Skilled multi-jurisdiction dispute handling
Billing statements hard to follow
We engaged Baker McKenzie for a complex cross-border dispute and the quality of representation was outstanding, with partners who clearly knew the local courts. The coordination across offices saved us a lot of friction. The fees are firmly at the top end, which is the only thing that gives me pause.
Outstanding dispute representation
Premium fees
Baker McKenzie restructured our international tax position across several jurisdictions and the depth of their expertise was obvious from the first meeting. They coordinated local teams flawlessly so we never had conflicting advice. The work was meticulous and gave our board real confidence in the strategy.
Deep international tax expertise
Baker McKenzie has handled several of our corporate deals and the diligence work is consistently thorough and well-documented. Their global network means they can resource a matter quickly in almost any market. Sometimes communication between the different office teams could be a little tighter, but the output is dependable.
Thorough diligence and global resourcing
Inter-office communication occasionally loose
The legal advice from Baker McKenzie was genuinely excellent and the partners were sharp on the cross-border issues we faced. However, as a mid-size company we sometimes felt deprioritised behind their larger accounts, with slower responses than we would have liked. Torn, because the substance was strong but the attentiveness was inconsistent.
Excellent substantive legal advice
Felt deprioritised as a smaller client