Baker McKenzie Recognized by Chambers as Japan International Law Advisers of the Year

Baker McKenzie was recognized as “Japan International Law Advisers of the Year” at the Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2023. The Firm also took home two other major awards: “Thailand Law Firm of the Year” and “Vietnam Law Firm of the Year”.

The Firm and its member firms were also shortlisted as finalists in six other categories, including “Asia Pacific Law Firm of the Year,” “Indonesia Domestic Law Firm of the Year,” “Malaysia Law Firm of the Year,” “Philippines Law Firm of the Year,” “Singapore Corporate & Finance Domestic Law Advisers of the Year” and “Taiwan Law Firm of the Year”.

The Chambers awards recognize a law firm’s pre-eminence in key jurisdictions. They also reflect achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.

Commenting on the Firm’s wins, Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Chair Shih Yann Loo said, “The number of categories in which we were nominated demonstrates the strength of our practice across the region. The nominations furthermore reflect our steadfast commitment to service excellence as we continue to help our clients seize new business opportunities and navigate the increasingly complex legal and business landscape. Many thanks to our lawyers, who have worked tirelessly over the past 12 months to garner these nominations for us. Congratulations to our teams in Japan, Thailand and Vietnam on their remarkable wins.”

Akifusa Takada, Baker McKenzie’s Tokyo Co-Managing Partner, said, “We are very pleased to have been recognized as Japan International Law Advisers of the Year by Chambers, the world-renowned legal journal, as it showcases the achievements we have made with our clients. We will continue to strive to help global companies take the next step around the world.”