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Baker McKenzie

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Baker McKenzie fields an ‘excellent’ competition group, praised by clients for providing ’practical advice’. The firm, known for its strong global presence and serves a diverse roster of clients, comprising multinational companies spanning industries such as energy, manufacturing, retail and healthcare. At the helm sits the ‘excellent’ Samantha Mobley, who is an experienced merger control specialist, advising clients across a range of industries. Keith Jones is noted for his strategic advice, particularly on international transactions, contentious and regulatory matters. Luis Alfonso Gómez, a ’top choice’ for many clients, draws equal praise for his string of successes before the CMA. James Robinson is recommended for his expertise in antitrust investigations, assisting clients across a range of competition compliance issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice is unique based on its overall ability to handle global competition law questions in different countries, their knowledge of competition law, responsiveness to legal questions, and their practical advice.’

  • ‘Samantha Mobley, Paul Johnson and Mara Ghiorghies all stand out as excellent attorneys in terms of knowledge of the law, practical advice, and responsiveness.’

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Key clients

  • Alphabet Inc.
  • Barclays Bank, PLC

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Work highlights

  • Assisted Platinum Equity Group in obtaining the regulatory and necessary conditions, namely merger control clearances and foreign investment authorisations, across two of its latest cross-border transactions.
  • Assisting Sika (the Swiss multinational specialty chemical company) to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, for a consideration of USD 5.6 billion.

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