Baker McKenzie Baker McKenzie
How Can We Help?
  • Home
  • Expertise
  • Transactions

Transactions

Leading and closing complex deals - every day

Multinationals and financial institutions face a complex journey from shaping a deal to closing it, to managing post-transaction integration.

Transactions can have a strategically transformative impact, but they can be high-risk – as well as high-reward. More than 70% of transactions fail to deliver the value envisaged. Experience and efficiency are essential in coming out on top, as is picking the right partner.

Baker McKenzie can guide you through every step of the transaction process, from strategy, due diligence deal structuring and financing, to weighing tax, competition, employment and regulatory considerations, to all aspects of post-acquisition integration.

We combine global market knowledge with local cultural nuance and industry specialism. We utilize innovative technologies, underpinned by sound judgment and years of experience, to lead our clients through complex, multinational deals, every day. We are a transactional powerhouse.


What do others say about us?

"Baker McKenzie has been very good at handling international transactions. This has played an important role in our acquisitions in relation to various jurisdictions, which could not have taken place without the excellent co-operation of the [Firm's] offices. I perceive Baker McKenzie as a leading law firm in the field of cross-border M&A."  
Corporate Client, Chambers 2020 		"They were the only external firm we used, though the deal had a multi-country scope... They were very professional, experienced, well-staffed, with support immediately available."
Corporate Client, Chambers 2021
"It’s a one-stop shop for legal matters. They’re very thorough in whatever they do, and at the same time are very commercial." 
Private Equity Client, Chambers 2022 		"The Firm has exceeded our expectations, especially on complex issues."
Private Equity Client, Chambers 2022
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle on its introduction of strategic investment
The strategic investor is an eco-conscious mobility tech company involved in passenger-centric green premium mobility solutions.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Client Cummins Completes Global Reorganization and IPO of Filtration Unit
Cummins is involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and servicing of a broad portfolio of power solutions.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises Gaw Capital on its USD 3 Billion Gateway Real Estate Fund VII
Baker McKenzie has advised Gaw Capital Partners on the structuring, formation and successful closing of its seventh Asia Pacific real estate fund, Gateway Real Estate Fund VII, which raised USD 3 ...
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises Georg Fischer in connection with voluntary public cash tender offer for all shares in Uponor
The total equity value of the tender offer is approximately EUR 2.1 billion.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises Emerson on $14 billion sale of its Climate Technologies business to Blackstone
Baker McKenzie has acted as international counsel to Emerson Electric Co. on the sale of the majority stake in its Climate Technologies business.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Represents EquipmentShare in Successful Debut High-Yield Bond Offering
Baker McKenzie has advised EquipmentShare.com Inc on its debut $640 million senior secured second lien notes offering, while Goldman Sachs led the syndicate of 12 underwriters.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises Unikmind Holdings on its successful USD 1.6 billion public-to-private takeover of Kape Technologies plc
A global Baker McKenzie team advised on all aspects of the transaction.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises on World's Largest Debt Conversion for Marine Conservation to Protect the Galápagos Islands
Baker McKenzie acts for Oceans Finance Company in its role as project manager to oversee Ecuador's record $1.6 billion debt-for-nature swap.  
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advised Sika to successfully complete its acquisition of the MBCC Group
The transaction represents the largest acquisition in Sika’s 113-year history.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie acts for lenders and facility agent in the SAR 10 billion syndicated financing of Saudi Electricity Company
The facilities are intended to fulfill SEC's general financing and other corporate purposes including capital expenditure.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie advises on USD 2.5 billion (equivalent) sustainability-linked bond offering for Teva Pharmaceutical
Baker McKenzie has advised the syndicate of 10 underwriters on the multi-tranche USD 2.5 billion sustainability-linked four tranche high yield bond offering by certain subsidiaries of Teva ...
View All News

transactional key facts

*Source: Refinitiv deal volumes

Baker McKenzie Adds Leading Cross-Border Transactional Team in New York
Team brings deep experience advising on transformative transactions across the Americas.
View press release

 

Baker McKenzie announces new Global Practice Group and Industry Group leaders
All appointments will be effective from 1st July 2023.
View press release

 

Baker McKenzie expands real estate practice in Bahrain with the rehire of Khaled Zowayed
Firm continues to invest in and develop its business in Bahrain by expanding its real estate practice with the strategic addition of Khaled Zowayed as a Partner.
View press release

 

Deal Finance Lawyer Kevin Whittam Joins Baker McKenzie in New York
Kevin advises financial institutions, corporate borrowers and private equity funds in connection with complex domestic and global bank finance transactions.
View press release

 

How We Can Help

Key Contacts

Latest Thinking

M&A in Crypto Market

Explore how a volatile market and intensifying regulatory landscape is affecting deal making within a fast-growing crypto sector.

>> 20-minute listen

Fiona Carlin on M&A's complex regulatory landscape

Is Regulation Making M&A Harder?

Explore how multinational corporations and private equity firms can navigate and prepare for an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

>> 4-minute watch

Healthtech and Biotech M&A

The healthcare tech and biotech industries shifted fundamentally during the pandemic. Enthusiasm for dealmaking continues to be a growth area.

>> 16-minute listen

Tech M&A Outlook

After a pullback in tech M&A in 2022, and with IPO markets sluggish, dealmakers expect an uptick in M&A activity in 2023.

>> 3-minute watch

Cross-Border Dealmaking

The M&A landscape has shifted this year to take account of more strategic concerns. Companies are focused on supply chain disruption, inflation and geopolitical unrest, creating interesting opportunities for buyers.

>> 16-minute listen

Derek Liu podcast visual

SPACs in Healthtech

While SPACs offer opportunities for healthtech companies, the road to a de-SPAC process can be complex and perilous.

>> 3-minute watch

Strategic Transactions

Digital Assets M&A

How do tech acquisitions differ from other deals? How do you choose your targets? And what are the guests’ biggest tips?

>> 14-minute listen