Mohammed Almarini
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie
Client SatisfactionThe practice at Baker McKenzie ‘provides great strategic and commercially pragmatic advice’ and is well equipped to assist clients spanning sectors from telecoms to transport in the range of high-value matters. Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman is well-regarded for her ECM and M&A work, the structuring of transactions is a key area of focus of Koen Bos, while Denise Ozmis ’stands out for her commercial acumen’. Following Kim Tan‘s appointment as firm managing partner in January 2024, Mohammed Almarini who is known for his private equity work oversees the group.
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Testimonials
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‘Steve Holmes has a good style and approach. I particularly appreciated having him lead in negotiations with the counterparty. His written work was of a high standard and he was very prompt in delivering output.’
‘The team is highly responsive and provides great strategic and commercially pragmatic advice.’
‘Denise Ozmis is excellent - her prior in-house experience means that she really understands corporate dynamics. She works brilliantly with business stakeholders and provides timely and pragmatic, strategic advice.’
‘Consistent high quality, easy to work with and a good understanding of the business. They have a strong international network, which means a smooth cooperation between international teams.’
‘High-quality, easy to work with and not only good legal knowledge, but also understanding of the business. They understand what is relevant and what is not. This is consistent across teams and countries. We have recently worked with Rebecca Kuijpers-Zimmerman, Philip Luckmann, Casper Henschen and Anne van den Dorpel.’
'Their deep industry knowledge, especially in private equity and corporate transactions, has been invaluable. They ensure that legal strategies align with our business objectives. Baker’s global reach combined with their ability to quickly adapt to local nuances has consistently given us a competitive edge in deals spanning multiple jurisdictions.'
'Their proactive approach to problem-solving and willingness to engage in meaningful discussions early on has significantly streamlined our decision-making process. Their focus on long-term client relationships, not just transactions, shows a genuine commitment to helping us succeed beyond individual deals.’
‘Denise Ozmis stands out for her commercial acumen combined with deep legal expertise, ensuring that her guidance is both strategically aligned and practical. She has a proactive, solutions-driven approach often identifying potential challenges and addressing them before they escalate. Denise is highly responsive and works collaboratively, always ensuring that we feel supported, even in complex or time-sensitive matters.’
Key clients
- AFRY Group Finland
- Allegion
- APG Asset Management
- Astellas
- Audax Private Equity
- AW Holding
- Bullhorn
- Chesnara
- CLdN Ports
- D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International)
- Daiwa House
- De Heus Animal Nutrition
- Disa Global Solutions
- DS Smith
- Egeria
- Energetický a průmyslový holding
- Ford Motor Company
- FSN Capital
- Galapagos
- GATX Corporation
- Gradient Ventures
- Hotmart
- Ilionx
- Keesing Media Group
- Koch Media
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
- Legrand
- Lesjöfors
- Lone Star Funds
- Maersk
- Marel hf.
- Qmulus Invest
- Roularta Media Nederland
- Royal De Heus
- Safe Life AB
- SCILDON
- Ufenau Capital Partners
- Unilever
- Vertigo Games
- Waard Leven
- Wagram Equity Partners
- Wilbur-Ellis
Work highlights
- Advised Lone Star on the acquisition of ERIKS NV from SHV Holdings.
- Advised APG Asset Management in respect of its joint venture with KPN and TenneT regarding the creation of a TowerCo in the Netherlands which will hold all of the parties' macro tower and similar sites in the Netherlands.
- Represented Bullhorn, Inc. on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Textkernel Group Holding B.V. from its shareholders.
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Mohammed Almarini