Baker McKenzie Closes U.S., Toronto Offices In Response to Virus

Baker McKenzie is closing its U.S. and Toronto offices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global firm said Friday, joining a number of Big Law firms who are requiring employees to work remotely.

Baker McKenzie’s employees will work remotely until at least March 31, but the firm said they are “braced for longer.” The closures were not a response to any reported virus exposure or infection, the firm said.

The firm is one of the world’s largest, with 77 offices across more than 45 countries housing more than 12,000 employees. The firm said its operations would continue “uninterrupted.”

“These ...