Change in Leadership at Baker McKenzie as Global Chair Milton Cheng Announces Departure

Milton Cheng, who has held the position of global chair at Baker McKenzie, is preparing to step down as his second term concludes later this year. During his tenure, Cheng has overseen the firm’s operations globally from his base in Singapore, following the leadership transition after the sudden passing of the previous chair, Paul Rawlinson. As Baker McKenzie gears up for a leadership election to find Cheng’s successor, discussions have centered on potential candidates to take the helm. Notably, speculations point to three partners based in London as frontrunners in the upcoming election. For further details, readers can access the information provided by Law.com.