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Baker McKenzie shuts London office amid Coronavirus fears

Nathalie Tidman
Nathalie Tidman · 28 February 2020 · 2 min read
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Baker McKenzie has shut its London office as a precaution after a member of staff was taken ill with suspected coronavirus.

First reported in RollonFriday, the firm shut its 100 New Bridge Street office on Thursday afternoon, with the 1,000-strong workforce, including 119 partners, sent home.

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