Allen & Overy is advising New York-listed energy services company TXU on its £116.5m bid for Amerada Hess. Partner Stuart Harray is leading for A&O. Lovells partner John Cooper is acting for Amerada Hess.

Ashurst Morris Crisp is advising UK construction company Alfred McAlpine on its £85m bid for facilities manager and IT network provider Stiell. Partner Graeme Ward is leading the Ashursts team. Maclay Murray & Spens partner Magnus Swanson is acting for Stiell.