The Anglo-Saxon way of business is obsolete in our globalised markets, which means placing a value on diversity is critical for the success of any global firm. Baker & McKenzie operate in 47 countries and does this in a grass root manner in order to offer their international clients regionally focused advice. This is purely an effective way of doing business and separates the firm from its competitors.
However, Baker & McKenzie also encourages diversity to create a collaborative environment where colleagues can celebrate their differences and collectively offer an unparalleled level of legal excellence. Having attended the …show more content…
With 77 offices in 47 countries, the firm is able to attract some of the world’s largest and most complex deals and I am particularly interested in working on challenging multi-jurisdictional transactions. For instance, deals such as the $30 billion Korea Electric Power Corporation’s project financing for UAE’s Nuclear Power Programme is an example of the cross-border work I want to advise on at the firm. I am also interested in the firm’s reputable training. Baker & McKenzie’s intake of thirty graduates offers the trainee early responsibilities since the intake number makes each trainee a valuable member of their departments, insuring trainees receive a comprehensive training programme unmatched by competitor firms. Moreover, Baker & McKenzie’s excellent retention rate is a reflection of the firm’s capacity to offer a tailored training contract, flexibility and overseers opportunities that cannot be matched by