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Z{F2FD5EF9-15C1-44C5-9E0C-45F08DCD4514}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/docmorris-issuance-convertible-bondsBaker McKenzie Advises DocMorris on Issuance of CHF 96.8 Million Convertible Bonds due 2031 and Repurchase of CHF 49.6 Million Convertible Bonds due 2028Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z{478CCF3A-0E71-4019-AAA1-016879DE101F}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/main-capital-partnersLondonMergers & AcquisitionsPublic M&AAntitrust & CompetitionEmployment & CompensationTaxBaker McKenzie advises Main Capital Partners on its proposed acquisition of Tribal GroupMon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z{D1F504B7-877E-427E-BF11-80E0076930F9}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/cma-cgm-jv-for-jeddah-islamic-portRiyadhParisCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie Advises CMA CGM Group on its Strategic Joint Venture for the Development and Operation of Terminal 4 at Jeddah Islamic PortMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z{89DE4155-B430-4DA1-9E94-97E18C8C8630}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/deal-digestDeal Digest – June, July, August 2026Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z{57827DF7-00F9-4C06-86C0-74BDE8ABA312}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/sebastian-deyBanking & FinanceFinancial Services RegulatoryBaker McKenzie Strengthens Financial Regulatory Practice with Sebastian Dey as Senior CounselWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z{A952B4A2-B8DD-4354-B9C4-3DE6B691CA66}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/rockawayxLondonNew YorkFunds & Investment ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityTaxFinancial InstitutionsBaker McKenzie advises RockawayX on its acquisition of Relayer Capital and the launch of its Liquid Opportunities FundWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z{956A58FD-75AA-4089-B457-0AD40A6BEEA0}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/christoph-jergerMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityCapital MarketsBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie Adds Leading Private Equity Lawyer 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Z{66B6C25A-DABF-48DA-BF25-18A9775BEA96}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/flightsafety-acquires-acron-commercial-businessMergers & AcquisitionsAntitrust & CompetitionTaxEmployment & CompensationIntellectual PropertyData, Technology, Privacy & CybersecurityReal EstateEnvironment & Climate ChangeInternational TradeIndustrials, Manufacturing & TransportationBaker McKenzie Advises FlightSafety International on Acquisition of Acron Technologies' Commercial Training Solutions BusinessThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{D8505845-3FF4-4B42-BBA2-61E3AEF6E146}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/mckesson-acquisition-of-precision-medicineMergers & AcquisitionsIntellectual PropertyReal EstateEmployment & CompensationHealthcare & Life SciencesLife Sciences TransactionsHealthcare & Life Sciences RegulatoryBaker McKenzie Advises McKesson on its USD 2.25 Billion Acquisition of Precision Medicine GroupWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{86CB3635-8D46-4C31-B977-540A3480E020}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/ooredoo-invests-in-zankoreAbu DhabiDubaiJakartaLondonSingaporeSydneyWashington, DCMergers & AcquisitionsBaker McKenzie Advises Ooredoo Group on its Strategic USD 800 million Investment in AI Infrastructure Platform ZankoreTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{44DC04AC-3D22-4AA8-B222-991324FEB433}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/gcr-analysis-lateral-partner-hiresAntitrust & CompetitionBaker McKenzie Leads Global Antitrust Growth, According to New GCR AnalysisMon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{14E3E606-3708-4C99-A24E-6E300AD462E7}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/archer-aviation-acquires-wisk-skygrid-and-insituMergers & AcquisitionsCarve-outsEmployment & CompensationAntitrust & CompetitionIndustrials, Manufacturing & TransportationTechnologyBaker McKenzie Advises Archer Aviation on Acquisition of Wisk, SkyGrid and InsituMon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 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Green FactoryTue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{93615D58-C604-4301-A4A4-B877341D8302}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/bizaway-acquires-uniglobeAmsterdamMergers & AcquisitionsEmployment & CompensationPrivate EquityBaker McKenzie Advised BizAway on the Acquisition of Uniglobe Alliance TravelFri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{2C35F5C5-E417-4D07-998F-06C7B4E189B6}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/andy-moody-law360LondonDispute ResolutionInternational ArbitrationLaw360: Practice Leader Insights from Andy MoodyTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{F60574BD-A9D5-4FBD-B76F-5B9A3C0C7A1F}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/the-valuable-500-2026Baker McKenzie Named an Iconic Partner of The Valuable 500Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{BE286CE0-16E4-48DF-850C-1826A85A59E9}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/scott-levine-how-tax-policy-can-strengthen-eu-innovation-ecosystemTaxTax PolicyScott Levine Explores How Tax Policy Can Strengthen Europe's Innovation 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CapitalMon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{9A81DC58-89D8-4E57-BDFD-3D11D1AEA341}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/airbus-safran-sale-tikehau-capital-aubert-duvalTaxMergers & AcquisitionsBaker McKenzie Advises Airbus and Safran on the Sale of Tikehau Capital’s Stake in Aubert & DuvalFri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{15E6C7D7-9847-4E7F-9B45-D4051AB34779}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/ttm-acquisitionsMergers & AcquisitionsEmployment & CompensationBanking & FinanceData, Technology, Privacy & CybersecurityIntellectual PropertyReal EstateTaxAntitrust & CompetitionInternational TradeBaker McKenzie Advises TTM on Two Parallel European AcquisitionsThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{7D705801-585D-486B-9C72-A9A490C0EAAF}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/adyen-acquisition-talon-oneTaxBaker McKenzie advises Adyen on the tax aspects of the acquisition of Talon.One for a total consideration of EUR 750 millionThu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{1D0B5DFD-B10F-4760-B693-679C95CDC427}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/francesco-macri-new-headMergers & AcquisitionsReal EstateBaker McKenzie Bolsters its Real Estate Practice in Italy with Francesco Macrì as New HeadWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{831EF8DD-DD62-4AE4-B1FD-4CEB289477FD}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/sp-global-incCarve-outsCorporate ReorganizationsEmployment & CompensationMergers & AcquisitionsTaxTechnologyBaker McKenzie Client S&P Global Inc. Completes Separation of Mobility Global Inc.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z