Baker McKenzie Advised Capital One on its USD 5.15 Billion Acquisition of Brex

Baker McKenzie Advised Capital One on its USD 5.15 Billion Acquisition of Brex

Baker McKenzie is representing Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) on its agreement to acquire Brex, an AI native intelligent finance platform, in a cash and stock transaction valued at USD 5.15 billion. The Firm serves as international counsel, advised on foreign legal matters.

The transaction marks a significant step in Capital One’s strategy to expand its capabilities in business payments and AI native financial technologies. It is expected to close in mid 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

With more than 2,700 deal practitioners in over 40 jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse, recognized for executing complex, cross-border deals across key sectors and markets. The Firm regularly advised financial institutions, Fintechs, and technology companies on market-defining transactions, bringing together multidisciplinary experience in M&A, tax, financial regulation, employment, data, and emerging technologies to support clients’ growth and innovation objectives.

The Baker McKenzie team advised Capital One is led by Maria Eberle (Partner/ Tax/ New York), Federico Cuadra Del Carmen (Partner/ Mergers & Acquisitions/ New York/Miami), Todd Beauchamp (Partner/ Fintech & Payments/ Washington, DC), Charles Weinstein (Partner/ Fintech & Payments/ Washington, DC), and Santiago Corcuera-Manzi (Associate/ Mergers & Acquisitions/ New York), with assistance from European Financial Services Mark Simpson (Partner/ UK) and Tim Alferink (Partner/ Netherlands).

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