Baker McKenzie Advises Unilever on Acquisition of Dr. Squatch

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has acted as global regulatory counsel on Unilever’s acquisition of men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch from growth equity firm Summit Partners.

With its distinctive brand, natural, high-performance personal care product range, and strong direct-to-consumer model, the acquisition of Dr. Squatch further complements Unilever’s drive to expand its portfolio towards premium and high growth spaces.

The cross-border Baker McKenzie team was led by Global Antitrust Chair, Creighton Macy (Washington DC), working closely with Antitrust & Competition Partner Anthony Gamble (London).

Other valuable support came from: Mark Weiss, Marisa Dieken, Evan Harris, Carmen Gillis and Kayleigh Golish and Josh Chamberlain.