Baker McKenzie Achieves 33 Practice Rankings and 21 Lawyer Accolades

Baker McKenzie, a leading global law firm, has been recognized in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 United States with 33 practice and sector area rankings, alongside 21 individual lawyer accolades. This recognition highlights the firm's outstanding legal talent and its unwavering commitment to achieving client success.

The Legal 500 rankings, which are considered a benchmark for the legal profession, are based on various criteria including the quality of work conducted by law firms over the past year, team experience, areas of specialization, and client feedback. Notably, Baker McKenzie attained Tier 1 rankings in several key areas: International Trade, specifically in Customs, Export Controls, and Economic Sanctions; Media, Technology, and Telecoms, focusing on Cyber Law (including Data Privacy and Data Protection); and Tax, specifically for US Taxes: Contentious.

The firm also received new rankings in Finance, particularly in Capital Markets for Equity Offerings and Mergers & Acquisitions in the Private Equity Buyouts sector. Additionally, Baker McKenzie celebrated three promotions in practice areas, including Labor and Employment: Immigration, which advanced to Tier 2.

Baker McKenzie’s notable lawyers include Cynthia Cole, who was newly ranked in Media, Technology, and Telecoms for Technology Transactions, and Susan Eandi, recognized for her expertise in Labor and Employment: Workplace and Employment Counseling. Other distinguished lawyers include Maria Eberle in Tax: US Taxes: Contentious and Brian Hengesbaugh in Cyber Law. The firm’s comprehensive talent pool demonstrates a robust capability to handle complex legal challenges across various sectors.

Baker McKenzie operates in numerous regions, including North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, serving a diverse client base ranging from multinational corporations to smaller enterprises. The firm’s consistent performance in the Legal 500 rankings underscores its strategic focus on areas that are increasingly critical in today’s legal landscape, particularly in the realms of technology and international trade.

As the firm continues to navigate an evolving legal environment, its high rankings signify not only exceptional client service but also the ability to adapt to emerging legal trends and challenges facing businesses globally. Law firms that achieve such recognition often see an increase in client inquiries and a strengthened reputation in the competitive legal market.

For a complete list of Baker McKenzie’s rankings and recognized lawyers, please refer to the Legal 500 United States website.