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Innovative ways to <strong>in</strong>form you<br />

<strong>Do<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Bus<strong>in</strong>ess</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands <strong>2012</strong><br />

We use a variety <strong>of</strong> new media methods, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g video broadcasts,<br />

electronic newsletters, a legal hotl<strong>in</strong>e, electronic books and on a<br />

collaborative extranet. To provide more <strong>in</strong>-depth knowledge to you <strong>in</strong><br />

person, we organize sem<strong>in</strong>ars, conferences and roundtables on a broad<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g topics. We can even arrange an exclusive <strong>in</strong>house<br />

tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g especially tailored for you and your organization.<br />

These tools and meet<strong>in</strong>gs give you easy access to <strong>the</strong> latest legal and<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess developments <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> timeliest manner, allow<strong>in</strong>g you to take<br />

<strong>the</strong> accord<strong>in</strong>g actions when necessary.<br />

Commitment to diversity<br />

With<strong>in</strong> Baker & McKenzie, diversity is a bus<strong>in</strong>ess imperative <strong>in</strong> order<br />

for us to be a successful practice <strong>in</strong> today’s competitive global market.<br />

That is why we have, among o<strong>the</strong>rs, signed <strong>the</strong> “Charter Talent to <strong>the</strong><br />

Top” toge<strong>the</strong>r with 44 prom<strong>in</strong>ent employers and several members <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Dutch Government. By sign<strong>in</strong>g this charter we have committed<br />

ourselves voluntarily, but not without engagement, to <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>the</strong><br />

number <strong>of</strong> females at <strong>the</strong> top <strong>of</strong> our organization.<br />

Car<strong>in</strong>g for people and society<br />

Preserv<strong>in</strong>g cultural <strong>in</strong>heritance and participation <strong>in</strong> pro bono and<br />

community services is part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> core values <strong>of</strong> Baker & McKenzie.<br />

We support <strong>the</strong> charitable organizations Het Rijksmuseum Amsterdam<br />

(Dutch National Museum) and Het Concertgebouw (Concert Hall).<br />

Moreover, our pr<strong>of</strong>essionals play an active role such as board member<br />

with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>se organizations. For you, this means hav<strong>in</strong>g legal<br />

representation that is not only knowledgeable about bus<strong>in</strong>ess and legal<br />

issues, but engaged <strong>in</strong> social topics as well.<br />

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