Led by Samantha Mobley, Baker McKenzie is prominent in antitrust investigations, including responses to international dawn raids, as well as merger reviews involving foreign investment and high-profile M&A transactions. Luis Gomez continues to act for major clients from a range of sectors, including energy companies and asset managers. James Robinson has played a central role in dawn raid responses across the sports, manufacturing, fragrances and chemicals sectors. Mara Ghiorghies advises clients on the development and implementation of comprehensive internal audits, risk assessments and global competition law strategies.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team really takes the time to understand how the business works, enabling them to provide relevant and bespoke advice and support that is invaluable.’
- ‘Great practical advice. Timely and responsive.'
- ‘Mara Ghiorghies—very responsive and risk-thoughtful. Samantha Mobley—very experienced.’
- ‘Pan-European expertise and a genuine presence on the ground where you need it. Timely advice.’
- ‘Carmen Gillis—useful, proactive advice that resonates strongly with the business.’
- 'Anthony Gamble - led the project team with clarity and expertly balanced taking our views into account and giving legal views and positions that are likely to move the deal forward.'
Work highlights
Assisting Safran with the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities.
Providing regular counsel to Shell on mergers, including Shell and Exxon's agreement to sell their 100% interest in a gas asset portfolio in the UK Southern North Sea.
Worked for Bidvest, as lead Antitrust counsel for their acquisition of Citron Hygiene.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Samantha Mobley
Other key lawyers
Luis Gomez; James Robinson; Mara Ghiorghies; Francesca Richmond; Anthony Gamble; Robert Eriksson; Josh Chamberlain; Zeyang Gao; Carmen Gillis; Marie Leppard