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Baker & McKenzie takes lead role on £650m Gherkin receivership

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Sarah Downey
29 July 2014
Real estate and construction

Global 100 firm Baker & McKenzie has secured a heavyweight real estate mandate advising on the receivership of London’s iconic building, the Gherkin, valued at around £650m and which has been put up for sale after collapsing into receivership earlier this year.

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