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Combining the knowledge of local laws and cultures with a global reach is just one of the ways Baker & McKenzie separates itself from other firms. Our genuinely global perspective allows us to operate without boundaries around the world, in every jurisdiction that is important to your business.

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When times improve and government deficits remain, tax authorities are likely to look back and aggressively challenge what they will view as a “transfer pricing gap” between reported economic performance and taxes due during these hard times. A well-documented case can reduce defense costs, lower the risk of flawed, unfair rulings and potentially avoid accrued penalties and interest.
The imperatives to lower costs and improve operational and strategic flexibility are causing companies to more actively consider outsourcing and those that already have outsourced, to find ways to reduce the price of their existing agreements.
In challenging times, suppliers and customers have mutual need for flexibility and creativity. A commercially pragmatic approach can help both sides cut costs and maintain relationships through constructive renegotiation.
A recession can be a hotbed for anti-competitive conduct, and companies need to be alert to these extra risks. But antitrust rules also offer ample scope for lawful restructuring and rationalization of businesses. Synergies from integrating assets or cost savings from economies of scale and scope may well beachieved — even with competitors.
With cases of H1N1 flu mounting, it’s important to ask if your company is prepared to deal with the potential effects of the pandemic. There could be widespread absences, limits on travel to key markets, supply chain disruptions and exposure to claims should you fail to act carefully, quickly and within the law and your commercial agreements.
China’s intellectual property tribunals are growing more sophisticated and taking infringement claims seriously. But even as more companies go to court, fresh challenges to enforcing IP rights are emerging. Hong Kong partner Loke-Khoon Tan offers a status report on IP protection in the world’s largest market.
Thailand has become the 142nd country to accede to the Patent Cooperation Treaty which enables inventors to file a single patent application for multiple countries, including the US, China and India, and for foreign manufacturers to streamline patent protection in Thailand. Bangkok partner Sayumporn Sujintaya explains.
French competition law does not ban exclusivity agreements, but companies can still run afoul of the law if the way such agreements are negotiated, structured or renewed limits competition, as the French Football Association and its marketing partner, Sportfive, recently learned.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is targeting 1,000 companies involved in critical infrastructure related to public safety and national security in a new audit program. Washington partner Carl Hampe notes, ICE often asks for information companies are not legally required to produce without a subpoena.
 
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We understand your industry, culture and goals. Our innovative solutions extend beyond practices and borders, just as your business needs do.

Our global perspective is based on our knowledge of local laws and customs everywhere we operate, while our lawyers understand issues across a broad spectrum of business and legal practices. This fluency allows us to bring the right talent and knowledge to deliver world-class commercially pragmatic advice.

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Every day our more than 3,900 lawyers, economists, tax advisors and other professionals share insights and best practices across borders and practices. We speak more than 75 languages and represent more than 55 nationalities, and the close relationships among our people fosters the trust needed to develop and deliver world-class solutions to multinational clients.

We share an uncompromising commitment to excellence, which explains why more of our lawyers are included as leading lawyers in the Chambers Global Guide to the World’s Best Lawyers than any other Global 20 law firm.

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We are passionately global — it's in our DNA.

We started with a vision of going global, and we were in eight countries before our 10th anniversary. This year we celebrate our 60th anniversary with 67 offices in 39 countries, as well as in the emerging markets that are important to your business.
We offer world-class career opportunities around the globe, while our entrepreneurial culture makes Baker & McKenzie a unique place to develop professionally.

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