Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
UAE partner separation
Baker McKenzie separated from Habib Al Mulla after controversial homophobic posts attributed to its Emirati partner. The firm said the move was intended to support an inclusive work environment.
2021
Pandora Papers offshore-tax scrutiny
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists reported that Baker McKenzie helped establish offshore structures for clients and represented organizations associated with tax-haven arrangements. The reporting prompted criticism of the firm’s role in international tax avoidance.
1994
Rena Weeks sexual-harassment litigation
Legal secretary Rena Weeks won a sexual-harassment action against the firm. A large punitive-damages judgment was upheld by the California Court of Appeal in 1998.
1986
Geoffrey Bowers AIDS-discrimination complaint
New York lawyer Geoffrey Bowers alleged that Baker McKenzie dismissed him after AIDS-related lesions appeared. The matter was resolved in favor of his estate, followed by later confidential settlement discussions.