Baker McKenzie

Overview

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Chicago, Baker McKenzie is one of the world's largest international law firms. As of 2024-2025 the firm operates 68-69 offices worldwide and employs about 4,595 attorneys (ranked 3rd in the United States by the 2025 NLJ 500), generating $3,394,579,000 in gross revenue in 2024 and placing 8th on The American Lawyer 2025 Am Law 200 and 4th on the 2024 Global 200 by revenue. The firm is best known for corporate and cross-border work and offers a broad global practice covering international M&A, tax, trade, antitrust, regulatory matters and other major transactional and litigation specialties, with a history of landmark cases. Baker McKenzie emphasizes international experience, offers associates autonomy and a collegial environment, and is distinguished by its extensive global footprint and long-standing role in transnational legal services.