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Z{4A8758B8-2E22-4C70-8C36-44CF5C011F7D}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/04/ecm-partner-hires-londonLondonCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie bolsters ECM capability with two senior partner hires in LondonMon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z{591D00A9-94DC-432F-802A-D251B473BDBD}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/04/acutronic-group-investment-roundParisBaker McKenzie Advises Acutronic Group in Connection with $25 million Investment RoundThu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z{B90D22C4-7762-428D-AE84-713643ACB1EC}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/04/mirjam-de-blecourt-concludes-careerAmsterdamEmployment & CompensationMirjam de Blécourt concludes her career as Employment partnerTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z{314DBB8F-98ED-453C-B13B-355EA5C3F4F6}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/04/indorama-usd-525-million-fertiliser-investmentBaker McKenzie Cairo Advises Indorama on USD 525 Million Fertiliser Investment in EgyptFri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z{8BEF9D86-CF6B-4EA8-A9AD-3671F6A0444B}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/04/constantin-rehaag-in-frankfurtIntellectual PropertyTechnologyBaker McKenzie welcomes renowned IP and technology partner Constantin Rehaag in FrankfurtThu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z{D446E6BD-611A-4A54-9A8C-544E6B95FEB3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/04/asmodee-acquisition-of-atm-gamingParisStockholmMunichMadridCapital MarketsEmployment & CompensationMergers & AcquisitionsIntellectual PropertyTaxBaker McKenzie advises Asmodee on the acquisition of ATM GamingThu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z{5F063EA5-A44F-4FE7-9334-57811627767C}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/04/wipro-acquisition-of-mindsprint-from-olam-groupAmsterdamSydneyRiyadhLondonMergers & AcquisitionsAntitrust & CompetitionTechnologyBaker McKenzie advises Wipro on acquisition of Mindsprint from Olam GroupWed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 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Z{B5273D31-290D-45AF-B589-717E9CA068A4}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/03/legal-500-emea-2026-rankingsBaker McKenzie Excels in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 Rankings, Securing Top-tier Recognition in 12 Practice AreasTue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z{9A17A862-A296-404E-80E5-B7CDC2637756}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/03/ukraine-in-chambers-europe-2026Baker McKenzie Ranked Among Ukraine’s Leading Law Firms in Chambers Europe 2026Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z{9EEA8CEC-935F-4130-9C0C-26DF4716B962}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/03/aureliusMunichLondonMergers & AcquisitionsBanking & FinanceTaxIntellectual PropertyEmployment & CompensationInternational Commercial & TradeBaker McKenzie advises AURELIUS on the sale of LSG Asia-PacificTue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z{F4DA420D-6B9D-4CBD-9AAA-343E62F8D85A}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/03/aspect-holdings-amendment-to-varvynska-psaBaker McKenzie Advises Aspect Holdings on Amendment to Varvynska PSA in 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