Global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced its move to new offices at 55 Eastwood Road, Oxford Parks, marking an exciting new chapter in its South African journey. The relocation highlights the firm’s commitment to South Africa, its people, as well as innovation and sustainability.
The move comes more than a decade after Baker McKenzie opened its Johannesburg office in 2012. Since then, the firm has built a market-leading, full-service practice advising multinationals, financial institutions, investors, governments and state-owned enterprises, on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions across Africa.
Lerisha Naidu, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Johannesburg, says the move symbolises both growth and renewal: “When we opened our doors in 2012, we were a small team with big ambitions. Today, we’ve grown into one of South Africa’s leading global law firms, representing clients at the heart of Africa’s most transformative sectors. Our move to Oxford Parks reflects that evolution and is a reaffirmation of our belief in this market and our optimism about what lies ahead. This is not just a change of address; it is a statement of intent for the next decade of our journey.”
The firm’s new home at Oxford Parks, one of Johannesburg’s most dynamic business precincts, represents the very best of modern workplace design. Built within a 6-Star Green Star-rated, carbon-neutral building, the office combines innovation, sustainability and human-centric design.
The space has been crafted to foster connection and creativity, reflecting Baker McKenzie’s global culture of collaboration and its people-first approach to law. Sustainability is also central to the space, with energy-efficient lighting, advanced water-saving systems and solar-powered backup ensuring resilience and environmental responsibility. The interiors feature eco-conscious materials and ergonomic furniture, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to creating a workspace that is both responsible and inspiring.
“The new space reflects how we work; globally connected, locally rooted and committed to excellence,” says Naidu. “It’s designed for the future: a flexible, hybrid environment that supports collaboration, encourages mentorship and strengthens our sense of belonging as a team.”
Beyond the physical move, the relocation embodies Baker McKenzie’s forward-looking vision for law and business in Africa. The firm has consistently advised on some of the continent’s most significant developments from energy transition projects and infrastructure investments to competition law reforms, ESG frameworks and digital transformation. With local and dual qualified South African lawyers working closely with colleagues in more than 70 offices globally, Baker McKenzie continues to provide the insight and expertise needed to navigate Africa’s evolving regulatory and economic landscape.
“As we step into our new offices, we carry forward more than a decade of progress and the ambition to do even more,” said Naidu. “We are here to stay, to grow and to contribute meaningfully to our clients, to our communities and to South Africa’s future.”
The move comes more than a decade after Baker McKenzie opened its Johannesburg office in 2012. Since then, the firm has built a market-leading, full-service practice advising multinationals, financial institutions, investors, governments and state-owned enterprises, on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions across Africa.
Lerisha Naidu, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Johannesburg, says the move symbolises both growth and renewal: “When we opened our doors in 2012, we were a small team with big ambitions. Today, we’ve grown into one of South Africa’s leading global law firms, representing clients at the heart of Africa’s most transformative sectors. Our move to Oxford Parks reflects that evolution and is a reaffirmation of our belief in this market and our optimism about what lies ahead. This is not just a change of address; it is a statement of intent for the next decade of our journey.”
The firm’s new home at Oxford Parks, one of Johannesburg’s most dynamic business precincts, represents the very best of modern workplace design. Built within a 6-Star Green Star-rated, carbon-neutral building, the office combines innovation, sustainability and human-centric design.
The space has been crafted to foster connection and creativity, reflecting Baker McKenzie’s global culture of collaboration and its people-first approach to law. Sustainability is also central to the space, with energy-efficient lighting, advanced water-saving systems and solar-powered backup ensuring resilience and environmental responsibility. The interiors feature eco-conscious materials and ergonomic furniture, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to creating a workspace that is both responsible and inspiring.
“The new space reflects how we work; globally connected, locally rooted and committed to excellence,” says Naidu. “It’s designed for the future: a flexible, hybrid environment that supports collaboration, encourages mentorship and strengthens our sense of belonging as a team.”
Beyond the physical move, the relocation embodies Baker McKenzie’s forward-looking vision for law and business in Africa. The firm has consistently advised on some of the continent’s most significant developments from energy transition projects and infrastructure investments to competition law reforms, ESG frameworks and digital transformation. With local and dual qualified South African lawyers working closely with colleagues in more than 70 offices globally, Baker McKenzie continues to provide the insight and expertise needed to navigate Africa’s evolving regulatory and economic landscape.
“As we step into our new offices, we carry forward more than a decade of progress and the ambition to do even more,” said Naidu. “We are here to stay, to grow and to contribute meaningfully to our clients, to our communities and to South Africa’s future.”
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