Baker McKenzie has advised Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services, in its acquisition of US engineering leader H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner). A major milestone in Egis’ North America growth strategy, the partnership significantly expands Egis presence in the United States. The combined firm will steward organic and acquisitive growth across key sectors including the transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets.
Led by M&A Partners Alan Zoccolillo and Laura Estrada-Vasquez (New York), the core team advising Egis included as well as Transactional Associates Tiarna Meka (London) and Zachary Bassen (New York). They were supported by Employment & Compensation Partners Christopher Guldberg (Chicago) and Amanda Cohen (San Francisco); Antitrust Partner John Fedele (Washington, DC) and Associate Kayleigh Golish (New York); Tax Partner Lane Morgan (Dallas); as well as numerous other lawyers across different Baker McKenzie offices.
Egis’ in-house legal team, led by Frédérique Berthier-Raymond (Group General Counsel & Compliance Officer) and Sylvain Lefebvre (Group Head of Legal M&A) worked alongside the Baker McKenzie team to complete the transaction.
Learn more about the deal here: Egis joins forces with Lochner to expand presence in the U.S.
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