Linklaters, Clifford Chance (CC) and Allen & Overy (A&O) have landed roles on Volkswagen’s potential $19bn (£11.5bn) takeover of German truck and bus manufacturer MAN, reports The Am Law Daily.

Volkswagen has increased its stake in MAN from 29.9% to 30.47%, and under German takeover law, this requires it to make a mandatory offer for the remaining shares it does not already own.