Clifford Chance’s (CC’s) New York arm has secured a lead role on the $1.6bn (£897.5m) takeover of Keystone Property Trust by ProLogis and Eaton Vance Management.

The London-based giant is representing Keystone, which has been a client since 1997, as it agrees to sell its outstanding common shares to ProLogis and Eaton Vance for $23.80 (£13.35) per share in cash.