Drawing considerable praise from clients for its ‘technical excellence’ and ability to ’integrate seamlessly with in-house teams’, Baker McKenzie LLP advises on complex cross-border transactions across Europe, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. Bolstered by the firm’s strengths in tax structuring, merger control and post-deal integration, the team regularly acts for major clients in the technology, consumer goods, industrials and healthcare sectors. Co-head Jannan Crozier regularly handles cross-border mergers and acquisitions and negotiated carve-out transactions. Fellow co-head David Scott, praised by one client as ‘one of the best M&A partners I’ve worked with’, remains active across the consumer, healthcare, and tech sectors. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of Michal Berkner, who joined from McDermott Will & Schulte.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘What really makes Baker McKenzie’s M&A team stand out is how cohesive, approachable, and switched-on they are — from trainees to partners. Everyone is on the same page, super well-prepared, always proactive, and just a pleasure to work with. There's no ego, just a strong sense of collaboration and commitment to doing great work together.'
- 'One of the biggest strengths, especially in high-value and complex deals, is the support from their legal project management team. It makes everything run smoother — from timelines to deliverables — and keeps things clear and efficient, which saves a lot of time and stress.'
- 'The team is great at anticipating our needs, flagging key issues early, and making sure we have the right information when we need it — no chasing or confusion.'
- 'Beyond the technical capability (which is top-tier), what really makes a difference is their energy and mindset. They’re reliable, sharp, and kind — always with a good attitude and a genuine team spirit. It’s the kind of team you’re genuinely happy to work with, even on the most intense deals.’
‘Working with Baker McKenzie's M&A team is genuinely a pleasure, and the individuals I collaborate with regularly stand out not only for their technical excellence but also for their attitude, availability, and ability to integrate seamlessly with in-house teams.'
- 'David Scott is one of the best M&A partners I’ve worked with. He brings deep experience to even the most challenging and high-pressure deals. What makes him unique is his ability to quickly identify potential red flags — even those not yet fully developed — and offer practical, proactive solutions that help avoid issues down the line without derailing the main workstream.'
Key clients
- Accenture
- ASOS
- Aster/Affinity Holdings
- APG
- Baker Hughes
- Bain Capital / Kantar Group
- BDT Capital
- Brookfield
- Bumble
- Carlsberg
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R)
- Colt
Work highlights
Advised Carlsberg on its recommended cash acquisition of Britvic PLC.
Acted for Novonesis on its acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s share of the Feed Enzyme Alliance in exchange for a total cash consideration of EUR 1.5 billion.
Advised Kantar Group on the proposed sale of Kantar Media to H.I.G. Capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Jannan Crozier, David Scott
Other key lawyers
Ash Tiwari; Richard Needham; James Heller; Ryan Howlett