Baker McKenzie’s Antitrust and Competition Practice Again Earns a Top 5 Global Elite Ranking from Global Competition Review
Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has once again been ranked fourth in Global Competition Review’s Global Elite list for 2026. The Firm also earned top recognition in key focus areas by retaining its position as the number 1 law firm in the world for Global Cartel Defence and being recognized as the number 3 ranked law firm for Global Non-Cartels. The Firm’s elite merger practice was also highlighted as the number 6 ranked among all law firms for Global Mergers. On top of these global rankings, Baker McKenzie has once again gained recognition in the most jurisdictions by far, demonstrating the global strength of its unmatched antitrust team.
Based on comprehensive market research, the closely watched and prestigious GCR 100 evaluates law firms based on client work, the size and stability of the practice, and individual recognitions of practitioners. Baker McKenzie has been named to the Global Elite list for eleven consecutive years, and has been ranked as a Top 5 Global Elite practice for the last five years.
Creighton Macy, Global Head of Baker McKenzie’s Antitrust & Competition team, said, “We are delighted that our extraordinary team was once again recognized as a globally leading antitrust practice. These rankings are a testament to our robust team’s deep expertise and how we have consistently delivered exceptional results for our clients. Our team of over 320 antitrust practitioners around the world remains relentlessly focused on working closely together to achieve those results.”
Baker McKenzie’s globally leading Antitrust & Competition Practice is one of the largest in the world with more than 320 practitioners across 60 offices and 43 countries. Consistently recognized as a global leader, the group handles a broad spectrum of complex competition law matters, including antitrust litigation, antitrust agency investigations, criminal and civil enforcement cases, and merger clearance matters. The team also regularly provides antitrust compliance guidance and training for clients.