Death of Baker McKenzie associate rocks law firm

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NSW police attended Baker McKenzie’s Sydney office after the death by suicide of an associate, which has left colleagues devastated.

Already a subscriber?NSW police attended Baker McKenzie’s Sydney office after the death by suicide of an associate, which has left colleagues devastated and leaders of the firm offering extra HR support.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague,” Ms Allgrove said. “We are devastated for their family and friends, and have extended our deepest sympathies and support at this very challenging time.“We have provided onsite support for our staff in the Sydney office and engaged our Employee Assistance Program provider for additional support across all three of our Australian offices.”

The associate’s death comes at a particularly challenging time for Baker McKenzie. The firm has been grappling with a string ofthree weeks ago, Baker McKenzie global had been in discussions to take greater control of the Australian outpost, with some partners reporting a drop-off in financial results.

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