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Z{143FBCA3-94A8-4A41-9136-A097E3C914DE}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/the-eu-regulatory-wave-hits-bessThe EU Regulatory Wave Hits BESS: Why Contracts Need Updating NowMon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{15A3CD22-8F72-4683-9298-4B2ED2C904C3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/swedish-state-invests-in-videberg-kraftEnergy & InfrastructureBaker McKenzie Advises the Swedish State on Strategic Nuclear Power Investment in Videberg KraftFri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{50CE9DBB-4BA8-4381-94C9-3716FF07338B}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/synaptics-acquisition-by-onsemiHong KongTokyoMergers & AcquisitionsPublic M&ATech M&A TransactionsTechnologyBaker McKenzie Advises Synaptics in Proposed USD 7 Billion Acquisition by onsemiFri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{E7ECAC6E-C973-4A70-ACD1-9D5A25C4B400}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/european-taxationMergers & AcquisitionsTaxBaker McKenzie Lawyers Explore Pillar Two Implications for M&A and 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Z{57F060BC-D2C9-4847-8962-436D8BA3A6D3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/pictet-acquisition-marriott-zurich-hotelReal EstateBanking & FinanceMergers & AcquisitionsTaxBaker McKenzie Advises Pictet on the Acquisition of Marriott Zurich HotelThu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{82DFDAF7-CC5E-4096-BAE8-39B49D4E77C5}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/female-leaders-2026 Baker McKenzie brings together leaders from business and law at "FeMale Leaders 2026"Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{B7D46754-0BE8-4F4C-900B-DA5DE8BF41A3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/rijksmuseum-research-underrepresented-historiesRijksmuseum Launches New Research into Underrepresented Histories with Support from Baker McKenzieWed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{2FDDC9CA-5B3C-4DD0-87F3-52685DB82FF4}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/ifc-40-million-financing-nile-sugarBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie Cairo Advises International Finance Corporation (IFC) on USD 40 Million Financing to Nile Sugar S.A.E.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{3FB2EFC2-8B5E-455E-A8E3-BFC4B76BDBA3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/jo-hewitt-london-office-managing-partnerLondonJo Hewitt Appointed Baker McKenzie London Office Managing PartnerMon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{5D43E839-C35F-4298-8978-6DA9426D637A}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/anahita-thoms-on-germany-power-listAnahita Thoms is one of "Germany’s Top 50 – The Power List“Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{C1F46D31-ADE9-449D-A3A7-AB59877CB61F}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/cdp-transformative-investment-strategic-reorganisationAntitrust & CompetitionBanking & FinanceCapital MarketsEmployment & CompensationIntellectual PropertyMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityTaxCorporate ReorganizationsBaker McKenzie Advises CDP on Transformative Investment and Strategic ReorganisationThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{5A5CBA53-5C68-4D4D-8D3A-344FA85FA30D}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/iam-patent-1000-2026Intellectual PropertyPatent DisputesPatent ProsecutionBaker McKenzie Receives Strong Recognition in IAM Patent 1000 2026Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{F6129911-4754-415C-ABFF-C1FD116B8090}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/new-management-in-germanyBaker McKenzie elects new management in GermanyMon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{8BAA1E86-4383-4BF3-8A84-866DBC6810BD}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/bain-capital-life-sciences-swixx-biopharmaInternational TradePrivate EquityTaxHealthcare & Life SciencesBaker McKenzie Advises Bain Capital Life Sciences on Investment in Swixx BioPharmaFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{0F1C8FB4-A784-4199-912D-82375398ED7A}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/bridgepoint-majority-stake-stockfiller-abBaker McKenzie advises the sellers as Bridgepoint acquires a majority stake in Stockfiller ABFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{12AC627B-5334-4568-8988-A3E996F41CE1}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/evoke-plcLondonMergers & AcquisitionsConsumer Goods & RetailTechnologyBaker McKenzie advises on recommended all-share acquisition of evoke plcFri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{749DC9E3-8854-4BF6-8460-73ADCBAFAC31}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/mhp-strategic-investment-greek-poultry-group-th-nitsiakos-aveeMergers & AcquisitionsAntitrust & CompetitionConsumer Goods & RetailBaker McKenzie Acts as Lead Legal Adviser to MHP on its Strategic Investment in Greek Poultry Group Th. 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Z{4E07B939-68A7-47AE-AC59-188D629624D1}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/ryan-acquisition-of-svalner-atlasMergers & AcquisitionsBanking & FinanceEmployment & CompensationTaxInternational TradeIntellectual PropertyBaker McKenzie advises Ryan on the acquisition of Svalner AtlasTue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{825AFA18-0403-466B-AEAB-9213F6E12825}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/encore-capital-group-highyield-bondBanking & FinanceCapital MarketsReal EstateBaker McKenzie Advises the Initial Purchasers on Encore Capital Group’s High-Yield Bond Offerings Totalling over USD 1 billionTue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{21B55468-AEA6-48DD-A3FC-B64318B08BAA}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/06/commercial-agency-termination-for-multinational-clients-in-uaeInternational TradePharmaceuticals & BiotechInfrastructureBaker McKenzie Advises on Commercial Agency Termination and Subsequent Settlements for Multinational Clients in the UAEMon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z{CB2B230B-9409-4943-A0F9-FB6CE03CCF36}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/deal-digestDeal Digest – March, April, May 2026Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{76EC2479-C238-40FC-AE4F-3DE9198985D7}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/mkango-agreement-with-heraeusMergers & AcquisitionsIntellectual PropertyAntitrust & CompetitionEmployment & CompensationInternational TradeData, Technology, Privacy & CybersecurityBaker McKenzie Advises Mkango on Agreement with Heraeus to Acquire the Remloy Rare Earth Magnet Recycling BusinessTue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{586EC372-965B-4BCD-8399-F232A5D94271}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/dar-albalad-ipoCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie Acts as Sole Transaction Counsel to Dar Albalad for Business Solutions Company on its Main Market IPOThu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{4F571D5D-717B-456B-936F-7FF0E2718527}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/cohere-on-acquisition-of-reliant-aiMunichMergers & AcquisitionsIntellectual PropertyEmployment & CompensationReal EstateData, Technology, Privacy & CybersecurityTaxBaker McKenzie advises Cohere on acquisition of Reliant AIWed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{140A42B7-A1B8-4261-80BB-856BAB6C8B7E}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/capreon-acquires-new-babylonLondonAmsterdamLuxembourgBanking & FinanceCapital MarketsReal EstateBaker McKenzie has Advised the Financing Sources on Capreon’s Acquisition of New BabylonThu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{CE8445D9-AC54-4889-A5F6-9912C978ED30}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/marvell-acquisition-polariton-technologiesTechnologyMergers & AcquisitionsDispute ResolutionTaxInternational TradeIntellectual PropertyEmployment & CompensationBaker McKenzie Advises Marvell on Acquisition of Polariton TechnologiesWed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{18D007E8-1F95-4779-9B14-6B6BDF0B65A0}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/global-private-ma-guide-2026Mergers & AcquisitionsBaker McKenzie Publishes Global Private M&A Guide 2026Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{AA9B86D1-6DEF-4891-A180-82CAD1F01534}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/baker-mckenzie-deploys-legoraArtificial IntelligenceTechnology Baker McKenzie Deploys Legora, Building on a Decade of InnovationTue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{85531160-333E-448D-BF8A-BF9521A4CF42}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/oldenburgische-landesbank-acquisition-top-sportBaker McKenzie advises Oldenburgische Landesbank on Financing of the Acquisition of Top-Sport by VR EquitypartnerTue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{A1E04A15-9980-4D56-B43F-90D9DD821770}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/stuart-rubinLondonCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie’s Global India Practice Committee Welcomes Stuart RubinFri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 Z{099E71A2-B2B9-460D-8484-2AB5B6DB955F}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/05/sale-fromatech-group-to-maneMergers & AcquisitionsTaxConsumer Goods & RetailCorporate ReorganizationsCorporate GovernanceIntellectual PropertyBaker McKenzie Advised on the Sale of the Fromatech Group to ManeThu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 Z