Baker McKenzie to Axe Major Russian Clients Amid Ukraine Invasion - Law.com
Baker McKenzie is to part ways with major state-owned Russian clients amid heightened sanctions and a growing call for the West to take action, as Ukraine continues to defend against the Russian invasion.
The firm “is reviewing and adjusting our Russia-related operations and client work to align with all applicable sanctions and comply with these fast-evolving laws”, and “this will mean in some cases exiting relationships completely,” it said in a statement to Law.com International.
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