Baker McKenzie Appoints Michal Berkner To Enhance Transactional Team In London

Baker McKenzie Appoints Michal Berkner To Enhance Transactional Team In London

Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the appointment of Michal Berkner as a Partner in the firm’s M&A team in London, further strengthening its global transactional expertise and capabilities.

Michal is a highly regarded cross-border M&A specialist, with a strong focus on the life sciences and technology sectors. Her extensive experience spans complex, cross-border M&A transactions, including both negotiated and unsolicited public and private strategic deals, bolt-ons, spin-offs, joint ventures, IPOs, financings, and regulatory matters.

Dual-qualified in both the UK and the US, Michal's addition will significantly enhance the firm’s Transactional practice in both markets, while also deepening its renowned expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors.

Jannan Crozier, Global M&A Chair at Baker McKenzie, commented, “Our London M&A team plays a key role in driving our global M&A strategy, and Michal’s arrival will bolster our team and support the growth of our global transactional practice. Our team is regularly advising clients on complex cross-border transactions, and we are pleased to have a lawyer of Michal’s calibre on board to further strengthen our offering.”

Ed Poulton, London Managing Partner, added, “We’re pleased to welcome Michal to the firm. Our transactional practices are critical to our growth strategy in London, and Michal’s expertise in the life sciences and technology sectors aligns perfectly with our key focus areas. She will play a vital role in driving our ambitions in these sectors.”

Michal Berkner shared her excitement, saying, “I’m thrilled to be joining Baker McKenzie as a senior corporate partner to take the firm’s high-value transactional strategy to the next level. The firm’s leadership in global transactions, particularly in North America and Europe, presents an exciting opportunity. With nearly 30 years of experience executing complex, game-changing cross-border transactions, especially in the life sciences and technology industries, I look forward to complementing and expanding the firm’s existing M&A offering in these sectors.”

This move underscores Baker McKenzie’s commitment to growing its M&A and transactional practices globally, particularly in the life sciences and technology sectors.

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