Baker McKenzie LLP counts PLCs, large privately held companies and global organisations among its clients. It makes complete use of its full-service structure to provide clients with expertise in the regulatory, compliance, corporate, remuneration, reputation protection, crisis management and disputes spheres. Sitting at the head of the practice are Jo Hewitt, who is skilled at advising on private company governance and business transformation projects; James Thompson, who regularly advises listed clients on regulatory compliance matters; and Nick Bryans, who is knowledgeable about governance issues in the renewable energy, infrastructure, consumer goods, healthcare, and oil and gas sectors. In addition, Tom Quincey is highlighted for his advice to PLCs.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Customised advice from the perspective of an adviser who is familiar with the client and takes into consideration the unique/unusual aspects of the client. Excellent international coverage.’
‘Going the extra mile to get things right for the client.’
‘Service- and business-oriented mindset.’
‘James Thompson is an incomparable professional with true business acumen.’
‘The team regularly advise us and understand our business and the individuals extremely well, and continue to make efforts to do so as we evolve. They then tailor their advice appropriately so that it is practical and sensitive to the important issues. Happy to recommend them.’
‘James Thompson has excellent knowledge of our company, and is practical and creative with solutions. Responsive, engaging and thoughtful. Very happy to have him as our lead partner. Tom Quincey has a close understanding of our business and individuals. Clear, practical advice which includes benchmarking against peers and other listed companies' published materials, and which gets to the heart of the matter. Applies his excellent knowledge of our business to tailor advice appropriately.’
‘What stands out is the sheer breadth of knowledge - with the reassurance and confidence which that brings that you are in very safe hands - and their global network.’
‘James Thompson and Tom Quincey are outstanding in terms of knowledge and grasp of complex issues.’
Key clients
- Accenture
- Bank of China
- Bank of Georgia Plc
- BP plc
- Colt Technology Services
- DS Smith Plc
- Georgia Capital Plc
- Haleon Plc
- Intel
- IP Group plc
- Jones Lang LaSalle Inc
- L'Oreal (UK) Limited
- McDonald's Corporation
- Me Group International Plc
- Natura Group - The Body Shop/aesop
- Neutron Holdings, Inc.
- OFI Group Limited
- Physitrack Plc
- RAK Petroleum PLC
- Spirax Sarco Engineering plc
- SThree Plc
- TBC Bank Group plc
- The Takeover Panel
- Unikmind Holdings Ltd
- Westinghouse Electric Company
- Willis Towers Watson
- Yum! Brands, Inc.
- Zebra Technologies Inc
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jo Hewitt, James Thompson, Nick Bryans