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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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Welcome to Baker & McKenzie in Australia

Baker & McKenzie defined the global law firm in the 20th century, and we are redefining it to meet the challenges of the global economy in the 21st.

We bring to matters the instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge and insights of more than 4,000 locally admitted lawyers in 72 offices worldwide. We have cultivated the culture, commercial pragmatism and technical and interpersonal skills required to deliver world-class service tailored to the preferences of world-class clients worldwide.

Ours is a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities. We have the deep roots and knowledge of the language and culture of business required to address the nuances of local markets worldwide. And our culture of friendship and broad scope of practice enable us to navigate complexity across issues, practices and borders with ease.

Our commitment to excellence is why we have more lawyers listed in more countries in Chambers Global Directory of the World’s Leading Lawyers than any other global firm.



The recent August 2012 Takeover Panel decision in Austock Group Limited (for whom Baker & McKenzie were acting) has significant implications for prospective bidders, particularly in relation to bid funding. The Panel made a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation the failure by Mariner Corporation Limited (the applicant) to arrange funding for its proposed bid for Austock. This alert provides a summary of various interesting aspects, including a summary of key implications for prospective bidders.
Baker & McKenzie’s Global Public Procurement Handbook provides sound guidance on public procurement laws, practices and issues in 26 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. The handbook includes the Model Law on Public Procurement, which serves as a template for governments seeking to introduce or reform legislation.
This alert provides further information on the Derivatives Bill, which is a draft legislation recently introduced by the Australian Government to meet its G20 obligations on derivatives regulations.
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National Managing Partner 
Partner
+61 2 8922 5468
National Chairman 
Partner
+ 61 2 8 922 5144
 
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Every day our more than 4,000 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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Passionately global
We are passionately global — it's in our DNA.

We started with a vision of going global and were in eight countries before our 10th anniversary. Today we have 72 offices in 45 countries -- including the emerging markets so important to the growth of 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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