Anne-Marie Allgrove Reflects on Year of Change at Baker McKenzie, Dismisses Partner Exodus as Industry-Wide Trend

Sydney, Australia – Anne-Marie Allgrove, who recently marked her first year as the national managing partner of global law firm Baker McKenzie’s Australian operations, is steering the company through a turbulent time characterized by significant staff turnovers. Despite the apparent setbacks, Allgrove offers a broader perspective on the changes taking place, suggesting they reflect broader industry trends rather than problems unique to the firm. Allgrove acknowledges the recent spate of departures among senior lawyers, but she contends that this phenomenon is hardly confined to Baker McKenzie. The reopening of markets such as London and Singapore … Read more

Baker McKenzie Receives Impressive Lawyer and Practice Rankings in Legal 500’s 2024 EMEA Guide

London, England – Global law firm Baker McKenzie has received impressive rankings in Legal 500’s recently released 2024 EMEA Guide. The firm’s lawyers have been recognized in 292 categories, while the practice areas have secured positions in 277 rankings. Notably, Baker McKenzie has seen a significant increase of around 10 percent in lawyer rankings compared to last year. Out of the 53 new lawyer rankings, 24 have been identified as Rising Stars, 20 have entered the prestigious Hall of Fame / Leading Individuals table, and nine have been acknowledged as Next Generation Partners. Overall, 168 … Read more

Grand Jury to Review Case of Baker City Officers’ Shooting: Charges Await Suspect’s Fate

BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — A grand jury will review the case of a suspect who was shot by officers from the Baker City Police Department. The shooting occurred in Baker City, Oregon. State law enforcement officials referred the case to the jury after investigating the officer-involved shooting incident. The suspect, whose name has not been released to the public, was shot on a Sunday afternoon during an encounter with Baker City police officers. The officers responded to a call about a disturbance at a residential address. Details about the nature of the disturbance have … Read more