Raoul D'Cruz
Biography
Raoul D’Cruz is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Commercial Practice Group in Dallas and is dual qualified in the United States and Australia. With more than 14 years of experience advising clients across complex domestic and cross-border transactions, he combines commercial law, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution and transaction structuring expertise with over a decade of prior experience as an indirect tax specialist in a consulting environment. Raoul advises on international commercial transactions, franchise and distribution arrangements, M&A, supply chain and procurement matters, brand expansion strategies and multi-jurisdictional compliance issues, helping businesses navigate legal, operational and commercial challenges across global markets.
Practice Focus
Raoul's practice focuses on cross-border commercial transactions, franchise and distribution matters, international brand expansion and strategic business acquisitions and dispositions. He advises multinational clients on commercial agreements, licensing and technology arrangements, procurement and supply chain contracts, operational and regulatory compliance, and transaction execution. His experience includes supporting identifiable domestic and global brands through market entry, growth and expansion initiatives, as well as advising on M&A transactions, joint ventures and other strategic commercial arrangements across multiple jurisdictions, with a particular focus on international business operations and risk management.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Law Institute of Victoria
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Texas~United States (2026)
- Supreme Court of Victoria~Australia (2012)
Education
- University of Melbourne (Master of Laws) (2016)
- Bond University (Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws) (2011)
Baker & McKenzie LLP is a member of Baker & McKenzie International.