Clifford Chance (CC) has secured two heavyweight private equity deals in the space of a week after advising on Blackstone’s first ever float in Europe and the €2.85bn (£1.95bn) sale of Dutch cable operator Casema.

The magic circle firm bolstered its links with US buy-out giant Blackstone after advising on Southern Cross’s £423m initial public offering, edging aside Ashurst to secure the coveted mandate.