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Bakers’ outgoing London chief on why the firm is doubling down on transactions in the City

Bakers’ outgoing London chief on why the firm is doubling down on transactions in the City

‘The key focus is M&A and private equity. Proportionately, we still feel we can build out our bench there,’ says Baker McKenzie’s outgoing London managing partner Ed Poulton, as he sets out the office’s growth priorities.

London has been Baker McKenzie’s largest office for more than 20 years. Its revenue climbed almost 7% to £379m during its last financial year, ending June 2025, meaning the office contributed around 14% of the firm’s $3.64bn global revenue.

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