Experienced transaction lawyer, Katja Persson, recently joined Baker McKenzie as a partner in its Stockholm, Sweden office. Persson’s addition will amplify the firm’s global M&A practice group, as announced by the law firm. Before joining Baker McKenzie, Persson was an in-house corporate lawyer at a real estate start-up.
Notably, Persson lists an impressive track record of professional experience that includes stints at high-profile law firms such as Freshfields, Linklaters, and Hannes Snellman. This transition from a start-up to one of the world’s largest law firms is a significant career move and reaffirms Baker McKenzie’s commitment to strengthening its M&A legal team.
As a hindsight, Persson’s extensive experience with real estate transactions could now enable Baker McKenzie to tap into new avenues of the real estate market by offering comprehensive transactional services. Baker McKenzie’s interest in recruiting talent from varied backgrounds underscores its effort to provide holistic legal solutions to its diverse clientele.
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