Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1949
• Headquarters Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Ownership: Private; organized as a Swiss Verein
• Key Executives: Russell Baker (Founder, historical), current leadership not explicitly listed in sources; global management includes office managing partners
• Number of Locations: 71 offices in 46 countries
• Public Contact: +1 312 861 8800, [email protected]

Company Overview

Baker McKenzie is one of the world’s largest law firms, offering integrated legal solutions to complex business challenges across jurisdictions. The firm specializes in assisting multinational companies and franchise systems with cross-border legal and regulatory issues, delivering tailored legal advice to support expansion, compliance, and risk management.

Services Offered

• Global legal counsel for franchising, mergers, acquisitions, and expansions
• Regulatory compliance, including trade, tax, employment, and intellectual property protection
• Litigation, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation strategies for international businesses
• Custom advisory on regulatory developments and supply chain strategies, including tariffs and operational efficiency

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves a broad range of industries, including QSR, Retail, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Technology; recognized for international and franchise expertise.
• Key Benefits:
  • Streamlines cross-border transactions and franchise operations through a unified global network
  • Enhances compliance and mitigates risk for franchise systems dealing with diverse regulatory environments
  • Provides evidence-based expertise, frequently ranked #1 for cross-border deals and emerging market transactions
• Franchise Expertise: Routinely advises franchise systems on structuring, compliance, and dispute resolution, draws on a vast pool of franchise-specific case studies, and regularly publishes whitepapers for franchise operators and legal teams.