Bloomberg Law
Nov. 9, 2015, 4:49 PM UTC

Baker & McKenzie Eyes Africa As Next Great Expansion Opportunity

Gabe Friedman
Freelancer

Later this month, Baker & McKenzie’s Gary Senior will travel to Johannesburg, South Africa to celebrate the third anniversary of his firm’s office there, and its presence on a continent that many law firms see as key to future growth.

Big Law Business sat down with Senior , who sits on the firm’s global executive committee, and chair to the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

In Africa, Baker & McKenzie has three offices: It opened its original office on the continent in Cairo in 1986. In 2012, it opened offices in Casablanca and Johannesburg, which is when Senior took on responsibility for Africa.

“Compared to 10 years ago, ...

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