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Baker McKenzie becomes second international firm to launch Korea JV
By NIMITT DIXIT
Global law firm Baker McKenzie is launching a legal joint venture in South Korea with local firm KL Partners. The resulting 20-lawyer Baker McKenzie KLP JV will be the largest international law firm in Korea by partner strength, according to the firm.
The JV received official approval from Korea’s Ministry of Justice and will officially launch in mid-October 2023, Baker McKenzie said in a statement.
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