Baker & McKenzie's first German office was founded in Frankfurt/Main in 1962. Baker & McKenzie was one of the first legal firms to have a presence in Germany. Subsequently, during the nineties, the firm established further offices in Germany: Berlin (1990), Munich (1997) and Duesseldorf (1999). As one of the leading firms in Germany, they advise domestic and international companies in all areas of private and public commercial law. Baker & McKenzie's German offices comprise more than 170 lawyers and tax counsellors, a considerable number of whom are also notaries, chartered accountants and specialised lawyers in the fields of tax, labour or administrative law. The majority of their German lawyers have studied and practised law in another jurisdiction. They place particular emphasis on giving practical and individual assistance to their clients, supported by the academic training, technical specialisation and international expertise of their lawyers. Baker & McKenzie offers clients advice which combines comprehensive expertise in both national and European law together with international experience. Should it be required by their clients, they can quickly and efficiently offer seamless solutions covering multiple jurisdictions through their world-wide organisation which consists of more than 69 locations in 38 countries.
The story of Baker McKenzie is one of imagination, determination and hard work. For more than 60 years, our people have helped nurture our unique global organization.
From starting off with four lawyers, a secretary and fees totaling USD 75,000 in 1949, to becoming one of the largest law firm by revenues, markets and headcount today, their commitment to excellence underpins their path to success. With 77 offices in 47 countries and 13,000 people, they are the world's premier global law firm.
Their growth has been organic, giving them a strong, common culture that runs through their firm. For six decades they have followed clients into new markets, each time establishing offices driven by local lawyers and talent.
