Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is a Chicago-based multinational law firm that co-founders Russell Baker and John McKenzie launched as Baker & McKenzie in 1949.

Baker McKenzie is recognised as the 2nd largest international law firm in the world in August 2017 in terms of headcount—with 13,413 employees—and in terms of annual revenue, which reached US$2.67 billion for the 2017 financial year.

The firm retains its position as the world’s strongest law firm brand for the 8th consecutive year in the 2017 Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Company size:

    13,000 - 13,500 employees
  • Business Address:

    300 East Randolph Street, Suite 5000 Chicago, Illinois 60601 United States
  • E-mail Address:

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