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    Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Franchise lawyer named managing partner of Baker & McKenzie’s Dallas office, (Oct 16, 2014)

    Law Firms Mentioned:Baker & McKenzie
    Organizations Mentioned:Asia Pacific | Southern Methodist University

    Global law firm Baker & McKenzie has announced that Michael Santa Maria has been elected managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office. His appointment took affect at the conclusion of the firm’s recent annual partners meeting in London.

    Santa Maria’s practice focuses on corporate and international cross-border transactions, in which he counsels clients on international direct investment, franchise and distribution, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. Specifically, his practice ranges from the creation of joint venture agreements, to international real estate matters, licensing and franchising contracts, hotel management agreements, labor and employment agreements, and contract manufacturing agreements, among others. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Methodist University and his law degree from Texas Tech University.

    “Dallas-area companies are increasingly expanding globally in search of growth, strategic acquisitions and new markets for their products and services. Meanwhile, multinationals are also aggressively looking to expand their presence in Texas,” stated Santa Maria. “I’m honored to take on this leadership role as we continue to expand our capabilities and position Baker & McKenzie as the premier global law firm in Dallas for growing companies.”

    Baker & McKenzie is an international law firm with more than 4,200 attorneys in 77 offices spanning across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America.

    Attorneys: Michael Santa Maria (Baker & McKenzie)

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