Baker McKenzie is a global law firm founded as Baker & McKenzie by Russell Baker and John McKenzie in Chicago in 1949. It employs over 4,100 lawyers in 75 offices, which are located in 47 countries. They have long been innovative in offering cross-practice solutions in various areas including e-commerce, corporate compliance, corporate & securities, M&A, venture capital, banking & finance, major projects, employment and international law. Their clients also value their extensive experience in the financial services, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and technology industries.

The firm announced revenues for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2017 (FY17) of US$2.67 billion, up 5% compared to previous year. Revenues were spread by regions as follows: Asia Pacific 26%, EMEA 37%, Americas 37%, making Baker McKenzie the most diverse global law firm. All the regions' revenues grew in FY17 by 4% or more.