dunlop standard: splits from doughtySlaughter and May and Lovells are advising on the sale of Egg – taking lead roles on a high-profile deal expected to value the pioneering internet bank at £1.4bn.

Slaughters’ corporate partner William Underhill is advising regular client Prudential, which is selling its 79% stake in the bank, while Lovells head of corporate Hugh Nineham is acting for Egg.