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Baker McKenzie
Next Fintech
Baker McKenzie is a leading global law firm headquartered in Chicago, recognized for combining local strength with global excellence across more than 70 offices in over 40 countries. Founded in 1949, it has become one of the world’s largest firms by headcount and revenue, with 2024 global revenues of roughly USD 3.4–4.2 billion and a top‑10 position among international law firms.
Scale, reach and rankings
The firm’s platform includes 70+ offices, 40+ locations, and lawyers speaking more than 90 languages, enabling seamless cross‑border work. It holds 1,393 Chambers lawyer rankings, earns about 65–75% of its revenue from multijurisdictional clients or deals, and has over 400 women partners, reflecting a strong emphasis on diversity and complex cross‑border mandates.
Core services and sectors
Baker McKenzie offers full‑service capabilities: antitrust and competition, banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and private equity, dispute resolution, employment, tax, compliance and investigations, IP and technology, real estate, restructuring and insolvency, sustainability and energy transition, and trade/sanctions. Its Mexico practice, for example, spans major M&A, sophisticated financial transactions, trade and customs, and sector work in energy, digital, and manufacturing, backed by 60 years in the country and five offices (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Juárez, Monterrey, Tijuana).
Innovation and Reinvent program
The firm positions itself as “building a law firm for the future,” integrating high‑quality legal work with responsible business practices and a robust sustainability strategy. Its Reinvent program unifies applied AI (formerly BakerML), legal project management, alternative legal services, and e‑discovery / data advisory to deliver faster, more efficient, and more transparent outcomes for clients.
Thought leadership and current topics
Baker McKenzie regularly publishes insights on tariffs, supply chains, tokenized funds, and the “next decade in fintech,” analyzing how policies, trade barriers, and digital assets impact clients’ strategies. The firm also foregrounds its role in responsible business, emphasizing sustainability reporting, climate and ESG work, and its own operational commitments to clients, people, communities, and the planet.
