Two of the Netherlands’ leading independents are the latest firms to win roles on the £80bn merger talks between Barclays and ABN Amro.

Herbert Smith’s Benelux ally Stibbe is advising ABN’s supervisory board while long-term adviser NautaDutilh is leading for ABN alongside Allen & Overy (A&O). Nauta corporate partner Hein Hooghoudt is leading the team for ABN.