Former Counsels Robert Wippel, Desiree Prantl, and Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler and former Senior Associate Daniel Orosz were promoted to Partners at Baker McKenzie as part of the firm's 2024 promotions round.
Vienna-based Robert Wippel is a banking and finance expert. He joined Baker McKenzie in 2019. Earlier, he spent five years with Binder Groesswang. Earlier still, he was an Associate with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer between 2011 and 2014.
Desiree Prantl, also based in Vienna, is a dispute resolution specialist. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie in 2021, Prantl spent almost nine years with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Claudia Fochtmann-Tischler, who focuses primarily on M&A and reorganization, has been with the firm's Vienna office since 2021. Earlier, she spent ten and a half years with Binder Groesswang.
Budapest-based Daniel Orosz, who is an M&A and energy expert, has been with Baker McKenzie since 2015.
"Each year, it is an honor to announce our promotions to Partner and I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to these exceptionally talented and diverse lawyers whose significant career milestone coincides with Baker McKenzie's 75th anniversary," commented Baker McKenzie Global Chair Milton Cheng. "Their dedication to our clients has been instrumental in driving our firm’s success and we look forward to their many more contributions in the years to come."
