BAKER MCKENZIE LAW FIRM TO LEAVE RUSSIAN MARKET

The day before, the international law firm Baker McKenzie announced its withdrawal from the Russian market.  The company existed for 33 years, having captured even the Soviet period of history.  Now the brand is ceasing its activities in Russia, and the current work of the remaining offices in the country will become independent.

The corresponding statement was published on the official website of Baker McKenzie.

It says that Baker McKenzie strongly condemns Russian special operation in Ukraine, which resonates not only with the values   of the company and its clients, but also with the global business community.

In addition, the message noted the intention to refuse cooperation with any entities controlled by Russia and / or the regime formed in it around the world.

As for the Russian partners and those who worked on the creation of the business, the company intends to continue to support them. In addition, some of the employees have been part of the team for many years. Baker McKenzie had offices in both capitals and employed over 260 people, half of which were lawyers.

The company was founded by two lawyers - Russell Baker and John McKenzie in 1949 in Chicago. Currently, Baker McKenzie has offices in 47 countries, and most of the specialists work outside the United States.