Banking & Finance

Baker McKenzie has grown from the grass roots up, with established, local expertise in both financial centers and key emerging markets. Our people know their markets and how to operate effectively in them to deliver value to our clients, among whom we include the world's leading financial institutions as well as major multinationals in the energy, mining & infrastructure industry, the industrials, manufacturing and transport industry and the technology, media and telecommunications industry. The variety of work across our diverse client base and our experience on all sides of a transaction enables us to create highly commercial, successful strategies for clients. We have helped structure and close pioneering financing transactions across the globe – often recognized as award-winning by independent industry bodies.

Our practice is particularly noted for its proficiency in acquisition finance, project finance, restructuring and insolvency, financial services regulation, structured finance, trade and export finance, real estate finance and securitization. Our extensive coverage allows us to seamlessly manage multi-layered processes and minimizes the inefficiencies of using multiple law firms. Furthermore, Baker McKenzie is a pioneer in the use of alternative business models and innovative approaches to service delivery, including harnessing the latest technology, to reduce the overall cost to our clients.