Baker McKenzie is representing Kimberly-Clark in its strategic partnership with Suzano to create a preeminent international tissue and professional products company. Kimberly-Clark will own a 49% stake in the new venture, which will include substantially all of its International Family Care and Professional business assets, while Suzano will hold 51%.
Led by M&A partner Olivia Tyrrell, the Baker McKenzie team advising Kimberly-Clark includes:
Corporate – Shenna Johnson, Rachel Gray, Emily Nash, Koen Bos, Suzanne van Balen, Laila Kouchi, Max Nederlof and Lux Zetrenne
Employment and Benefits – Elizabeth Ebersole, Adeola (Dee) Olowude, Mecole Tate, Danielle Gibbons, Erin Karnig, Jeanette Holland, Jonathan Sharp and Emma Holder
Tax – Brendan Kelly, Amy Ling, Lydia Peh, Mubareke Mahemuti and Tingting Guo
Real Estate – Sarah Winston
Learn more about the deal here: Kimberly-Clark Announces Major Step Forward in its Powering Care Transformation
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