BakerMckenzie

Established in 1963, Baker McKenzie's Paris office has been a cornerstone in the French legal market, offering over six decades of comprehensive legal services. With a team of 170 lawyers, the firm provides expertise across various domains, including tax, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, competition and distribution, employment law, intellectual property, data and technology, litigation and arbitration, public and environmental law, and real estate. This extensive range of services enables the firm to address complex local and cross-border challenges for domestic companies, multinationals, and financial institutions.

Baker McKenzie's reputation is underscored by its longstanding relationships with leading companies and its recognition within the legal industry. The firm's tax practice is among the largest in France, advising on corporate tax issues, transfer pricing, VAT, tax litigation, and the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions and private equity deals. The mergers and acquisitions team guides clients through each transaction phase, offering counsel on public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, and corporate reorganizations on both national and multi-jurisdictional scales.

Client service at Baker McKenzie is characterized by a collaborative and integrated approach. The firm's Asia Desk, staffed by French lawyers based in Paris and Asia, assists French clients in their projects across China and Asia, providing a unique service platform for development in these regions. Similarly, the German Desk integrates German-speaking lawyers to serve clients interested in the German, Austrian, Luxembourg, or Swiss markets, offering seamless support for cross-border operations and structuring. This commitment to understanding and addressing the specific needs of clients in various markets reflects Baker McKenzie's dedication to delivering tailored and effective legal solutions.