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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{219C7BFC-BCE9-4091-BB4E-CE4C09864B37}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/amsterdam-office-the-canyon-on-the-zuidasBaker McKenzie to relocate Amsterdam office to The Canyon on the ZuidasMon, 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 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Z{33F7A680-4C40-4DED-B230-9BE261BFABB2}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/09/samenwerking-glasverzekering-sells-shares-to-nationale-nederlandenAmsterdamMergers & AcquisitionsFinancial InstitutionsBaker McKenzie has Advised Samenwerking Glasverzekering on the Sale of its Shares to Nationale-NederlandenTue, 01 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 Christoph Jerger in GermanyTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z{C5608C2B-1F63-45FC-B886-1BE9D7CE64FB}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/sbahn-berlin-stadler-and-siemens-jvMergers & AcquisitionsBaker McKenzie Advises S-Bahn Berlin, Stadler Rail and Siemens Mobility on Joint Venture for the Future of Berlin’s S-BahnThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 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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 Z{160F73B4-395D-4692-B494-4F1588532D47}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/varus-acquires-koloMergers & AcquisitionsBaker McKenzie Advises VARUS on Acquisition of KOLO Convenience Store ChainThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{EE7B1482-4068-495A-BBB4-2B71DA10D045}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/tradias-merges-with-boerse-stuttgartMergers & AcquisitionsFinancial Services RegulatoryAntitrust & CompetitionData, Technology, Privacy & CybersecurityEmployment & CompensationTaxIntellectual PropertyBaker McKenzie Advises Tradias on Merger with Boerse Stuttgart DigitalThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{5CC20153-747E-4C01-A722-6D84AF3189F0}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/cma-cgm-group-acquisition-fattal-groupAntitrust & CompetitionMergers & AcquisitionsBaker McKenzie advised the CMA CGM Group on the acquisition of the Fattal GroupTue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{0B193A0C-DC14-4959-B270-28D3CE0C7B50}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/serhiy-chorny-hennadiy-voytsitskyi-managing-partners-kyivBaker McKenzie Announces the Election of Serhiy Chorny and Hennadiy Voytsitskyi as Co-Managing Partners of its Kyiv OfficeMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{9AE6D483-4EEC-4F1D-8B36-6BB555DEE62F}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/fattal-hotels-group-the-dilly-hotel-londonCapital MarketsTaxReal EstateEnergy & InfrastructureConsumer Goods & RetailBaker McKenzie Advises Funds Managed by Fattal Hotels Group/Leonardo Hotels on the Acquisition of The Dilly Hotel, LondonMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{5AE9BA90-5FB1-4DAB-8226-61CE3C2AA899}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/bmwFrankfurtBaker McKenzie advises BMW in legal dispute with AumovioFri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{2FA75CFB-FB10-4BED-A2F5-71837A30A2B0}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/kyh-bankBaker McKenzie Budapest advised K&H Bank on the financing of WING's acquisition of the existing office building that forms part of the broader Olympia projectFri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{437546E1-7FF8-4E2E-B75B-5309B270EA51}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/lothar-determann-recommends-global-compliance-prioritiesData, Technology, Privacy & CybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceTechnologyLothar Determann and Data Protection Authorities Leaders Recommend 12 Global Compliance PrioritiesThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z{1F8C2EB8-51E6-4AA0-B9EF-887327140A44}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/08/bluegem-sale-beaba-suavinex-groupMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityTaxAntitrust & CompetitionConsumer 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Leasing’s inaugural international Eurobond issuanceThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z{C3D72423-EBD7-41EB-B1FC-740394C78EFF}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2026/07/cheyne-capital-financingBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie Advises Cheyne Capital on Asset-based Financing for Nokera 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