Baker McKenzie LLP acts for a wide range of domestic and international clients, including infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds in acquisitions, carve-outs, and debt financing mandates. James Heller is an authority on cross-border M&A, shareholder arrangements, and joint ventures in the infrastructure space, while Lesley-Anne Wilson demonstrates a particular focus acting on transactions concerning the energy transition.
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Testimonials
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- Superb knowledge of our business and industry, very responsive and pragmatic in advice, and generally a pleasure to work alongside.
- We work with three partners that cover the globe and ensure consistency of advice across projects. This also helps with the speed of execution.
Key clients
- APG
- Arcus Infrastructure
- Basalt Infrastructure Partners
- Colt
- CLdN Cobelfret
- Cellnex
- CVC DIF
- Equinix
- Eutelstat
- Fiera Infrastructure Inc.
- Hitachi Limited
- Hutchison Ports
Work highlights
Advised Eutelsat Group on its exclusive negotiations for the carve-out and partial sale of its passive ground segment infrastructure assets.
Advised Colt Technology Services on the sale of six European data centers to NorthC and two London data centers to a UK-based business.
Advised Tikehau Capital, in connection with its acquisition from OpenGate Capital of a majority stake in ScioTeq.
Lawyers
Leading associates: Corporate and M&A
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
James Heller; Lesley-Anne Wilson