Chapter 198： : Baker McKenzie International Law Firm

Chapter 200 Baker McKenzie International Law Firm

Three days passed in a flash, and George and Li Gen reported to Hardy the situation of the Screen Actors Guild.

"The actors' union still has 450,000 US dollars in funding. Last year, it collected a total of 1.35 million dues. This year should be only a lot more." George said.

Li Genhui reported: "I sorted out trade union complaints. Now I have more than 700 complaints in hand, of several types. They are seeking compensation, ordinary actors respond to low pay, sexual harassment, unfair contracting, and coercion. Was beaten by the crew and so on."

"The last two letters were received yesterday. One of the girls named Luna said that she and her friend signed a brokerage company. The broker of that company often forced them to sleep with them, but they could not get out of the contract because of the contract. "

“There is also a girl who reported being abused and forced by a director. That director was a contracted director of the Columbia company and had made several well-known films, including one that was nominated for a single Oscar.”

“The girl responded that she was involved in shooting a movie at the time and was a supporting role in the movie. The director once beat her in front of the whole crew, slapped her a few times, and then forced the actor to shoot a strong scene.”

"When I got back to the hotel, the director called her to the room and told her that if she was disobedient, he still had many ways to clean her up, and even kicked her away, saying that she was bad acting and not suitable for the role, so that no one would know her. Use her again and threaten her. After kicking her away, she will be sued to compensate her for the breach of contract."

"Under the threat of the director, the girl had to sleep with the director. It happened four times during the filming. In the letter, she also said that the director was not capable, so she used tools to torture her, and often beat her to a bruise. piece."

Hadi nodded.

I thought about it, and I had a clue, and said:

"For those who owe wages, let the union send a letter to the film companies to set a time limit. If the salary is not paid within the specified time limit, the union will take action."

"In the case of signing a garbage brokerage company, HD security intelligence personnel were hired to investigate the broker, and he found out his persecution of the girl, took photos and collected evidence, and sent him directly to prison."

"By the way, when investigating, let them shoot as many videos as possible. You can make a documentary later, and you can also make the news. I believe this is a good publicity for the actors' union." Hardy said.

The actors' union is rich. In order to help the actors solve their problems, it is normal to hire HD security intelligence personnel for investigation, right?

What, you said the person who sent your own company needs money?

In the capital society, groups and companies with different scores should naturally be distinguished. Even if Hardy’s own companies have to spend money, Hardy now has HD security in all industries.

As for shooting, it is called making the best use of it, which not only promotes the actors' union, but also gives ABC a good vegetarian dish and a good show.

"As for the director, it's from Columbia, the eight major film companies. This is a good business card. This matter must be made vigorously. I will find a lawyer to help the girl in the lawsuit. Even if there is no evidence, I have to toss the director. Ecstatic and dying."

If it is someone else, the person who moves the Big Eight companies will definitely be worried, but Hardy did not take this into consideration at all. He started on the people from the Big Eight companies, and it would definitely have a great deterrent effect on other film companies.

Others are killing chickens and monkeys, and Hardy directly kills cows to scare monkeys and chickens.

"The Actors Guild, to be an actor, this is our aim." Hardy smiled.

Hardy picked up the phone and called Andy and asked him to send a good lawyer over. After hearing this, Andy said: "Boss, I have two lawyers. They told me yesterday that they wanted to form a family. The law firm, told me that I want to see you and hope to get your investment."

"Oh, I have ideas for the future. I like people like this. What's their level of business?" Hardy asked.

"Their level of business is very good. They all graduated from Yale University Law School. They are among the best in the industry. They were hired by me with a high salary. They were doing all the cases they had done before, and they all completed them very well." Dedao.

"Let them come to me, I will talk to them." Hardy said.

afternoon,

Hadi’s office.

Ross Baker and John McKenzie walked into Hardy’s office. They both wore neat suits. They were in their thirties. Hardy had seen them before and nodded to them with a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Hardy." The two greeted together.

"Sit down, what to drink?"

"Coffee is good." The two said slightly restrained.

Hadi asked the secretary to make coffee.

"I heard Andy say that you want to start a law firm and want me to invest?" Hardy asked with a smile.

"Yes, we have been working for several years, hoping to establish a law firm, just like Mr. Andy's economic and financial company." Ross Baker explained.

Establishing a law firm to operate independently, they will no longer be workers, but bosses. They can earn more in the future, and they can grow through recruitment.

"What do you think?" Hardy asked.

"We hope that Mr. Hardy will invest 500,000 yuan and become a shareholder of the law firm, accounting for 40% of the shares." Another lawyer, John McKenzie, said.

Hadi thought for a while, and said: "I invested 1 million yuan, accounting for 60% of the shares."

Baker and McKenzie did not expect Hardy to agree so quickly, but Hardy asked for some shares that exceeded their expectations. Originally, they thought 50%, and said that 40% was to give Hardy a bargain. .

But Mr. Hardy added another 500,000 yuan, which made the two very tempted. After all, with money, they can get better office space, recruit more partners and assistant lawyers, and the law firm grows faster.

certainly.

In fact, they can start anew, because they have the skills and can survive anywhere. However, a law firm has two important parts, one is capable lawyers and the other is business.

Hadi has enough business, they can make a lot of money only by relying on Hardy’s industry, and thus develop.

Hadi is not a person who can't tolerate others to make money, as long as you can serve me well, making money is what it should be.

In fact, these people also make hard money.

The two looked at each other again. McKenzie nodded. Baker understood what his old friend meant and said: "Mr. Hardy, we agree to this plan. You invest 1 million and account for 60% of the shares."

Hadi smiled and nodded.

He doesn’t care about the 1 million. If he owns his own law firm, many things will be very convenient in the future.

"By the way, have you thought of a name?" Hardy asked.

The two smiled, "Yes, we have already thought about it before, and use our name combination as the name of the law firm, "Baker McKenzie International Law Firm", what do you think of this name?"

Hadi was stunned when he heard the name.

"Baker McKenzie".

Depend on,

Will it be Baker McKenzie, who is later known as the "world's largest law firm"?

In his previous life, he invited lawyers from this law firm to fight a lawsuit because of his business. It is said that at that time the number of lawyers in this law firm had reached more than 2,700, with offices in more than 50 countries around the world, and it was the world's largest law firm. , The strength also ranks among the top three in the world, with an annual profit of several billion US dollars.

If it is really them, then this investment will definitely not lose, and it will be a big profit.

"How many people do you plan to hire?" Hardy asked.

"We have found twelve partners." Ross Beck said.

"Isn't it because if I don't invest, you will also go out and set up a law firm?" Hardy asked.

John McKenzie smiled, "Let’s not hide it from Mr. Hardy, we really think that way. Without Mr. Hardy’s investment, we would have had a lot of difficulties to get started, and it would take at least three to five years to find business. It will improve."

"Now with Mr. Hardy's investment, we can recruit 40 to 50 lawyers and jump directly into the ranks of medium-sized law firms. The most important thing is that with Mr. Hardy's business, our development speed will be faster. It is estimated that we can do it in three years. Into a large law firm."

This John McKenzie stated his thoughts simply.

Hardy can see that among these two people, Ross Baker is a planning type, while John McKenzie is a decisive type, which reminds Hardy of the term “Fang Moudoujuan”.

The two are classmates and have complementary personalities. No wonder they can develop the law firm so well later.

"If you want business, there is no problem at all. You should know that Andy is helping me form the Hardy Group." Hardy said.

"Of course, the two of us are also on the team." McKenzie said.

"When the group is formed, Baker McKenzie can become the contracted law firm of the group. I believe that there will be countless business at that time. I am afraid that you will not have enough people. Hire people as soon as possible." Hardy smiled.

After hearing the ecstasy in my heart for two days, even if it is calm, I can't hide the smile on my face.

They know how strong the Hardy Group is.

HD Security Company, HD Film Company, HD Broker, Walsh Mining Company, MEBO TV Factory, Rocky Mountain Mineral Water Factory, Auction Company, HD Toy Factory, Estee Lauder, Playboy Magazine, two wineries, HD Airlines, Hardy Hotel Casino, ABC TV, Andy is responsible for financial investment.

Only Hardy’s own industries have countless businesses that require lawyers, and it’s enough to feed a large law firm.

"Mr. Hardy, don't worry, we will work hard to develop and provide the most professional legal services for the group." Rose Baker said excitedly.

Hadi was also very happy. With ‘Baker McKenzie’, the strongest law firm in the future, he is equivalent to having Nanshan Pizza Hut, and legal security is more guaranteed.

"For the establishment of a law firm, I will sign the contract after you finish the documents. Now there is a case that will be handed to you so that you can have your first business and also take the opportunity to become famous." Hardy said.

"What case?" the two asked curiously Hardy took out the letter of reporting that the director was oppressive and threatened during filming and handed it to them. The two looked at it and said, "Time is already up. In the past six months or so, all the evidence has probably already been wiped out. It may be difficult to send this director to prison for a crime of force."

Hardy chuckled, "You don’t need to be sent to jail, as long as the people who are tossing are known to everyone, you go to the whistleblower and help her fight the lawsuit. The evidence is the best, and it’s okay if there is no evidence. Just maintain the determination of the members."

"But I guess, after such a tossing, as a public figure, I will never show up in Hollywood in the future."

"If this is the case, it is very simple. For sexual assault cases, women have the full right to sue, and they can tell at any time. After we accept the case, we can speculate the case in depth, even if we can’t convict the case because of insufficient evidence. Years are not a problem." McKenzie said.

"That's enough. This business belongs to the actors' union Vito, and the reward will not be less." Hardy smiled.

The two laughed together.

Hadi is the big boss, he also has a share of making money.

(End of this chapter)